Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant (Full-Time) | Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits!

Location: Kirkland, WA (Totem Lake / convenient I-405 access)

Compensation: $28.00 - $36.00 / hour (based on experience)

Employment Category: Full-Time | Monday - Friday

Supported Practice: Kirkland Dental Smile (American Dental Companies network)
Why Join the Team at Kirkland Dental Smile?

If you are looking for a stable, highly supportive work home where your skills are respected and your work-life balance is prioritized, Kirkland Dental Smile is the place for you!

Led by premier Washington dentists-including Dr. Teresa Kang, DDS (UW graduate with over 20 years of experience and 10+ years recognized as a Seattle Met Top Dentist)-our practice combines high-tech, modern dentistry with genuine patient hospitality.

• The Ideal Setup: We operate in a beautifully equipped 5-operatory practice supported by 2 Doctors, 2 Hygienists, and dedicated administrative support. You will never feel thrown into a chaotic overflow; our patient pace allows us to deliver high-quality, comprehensive family, cosmetic, and restorative care.
• Modern Technology: Work daily with advanced digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, laser dentistry, and modern infection control standards.
• Exceptional Culture: We treat our patients like family with cozy amenities and transparent, honest care-and we treat our team the exact same way!

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside Assisting: Provide active 4-handed chairside assistance to our doctors during general, cosmetic, restorative, and oral surgery procedures.
• Patient Comfort: Warmly greet patients, review medical histories, explain procedure steps, and ensure a calm, comfortable experience.
• Clinical Preparation: Set up/break down treatment operatories using strict sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Imaging & Diagnostics: Take clear digital dental radiograph (X-rays) and intraoral photos as directed by the dentist.
• Lab & Inventory Management: Assist with clinical inventory stocking, taking dental impressions/scans, and coordinating laboratory cases.

Qualifications, Licensing & Attributes

• Washington State Dental Assistant Registration (DA License): Active registration with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is required prior to start date.
• BLS / CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• X-Ray / Radiology Proficiency: Washington state-compliant dental radiography skills.
• Experience: 1-2+ years of hands-on chairside Dental Assistant experience preferred (general dentistry background is a strong plus).
• Communication: Exceptional patient communication and phone/interpersonal skills.
• Mindset: Reliable, punctual, organized, and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer (Benefits Package)

Through our partnership with American Dental Companies (ADC), we provide full-time team members with enterprise-level stability and top-tier benefits:

• Competitive Pay Range: $28.00 - $36.00 / hour
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plans
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO/vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Financial Planning: 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional Growth: Paid ongoing training, mentorship, and continuing education support
• Great Environment: Convenient location in Totem Lake right off I-405 with ample free parking and comfortable team amenities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to advance your dental assisting career in a supportive, multi-doctor practice where patient care always comes first, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your updated resume for immediate consideration.