Dental Assistant, Ortho

Dental Assistant – Gentle Dental Lacey

$1,000 Signing Bonus

Full-Time | $25–$28 per hour DOE | Lacey, WA

At Gentle Dental, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teammates. We value our teammates’ smiles just as much as our patients’ smiles and are looking for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about creating positive experiences and helping patients achieve lifelong oral health.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can grow your skills, work alongside a supportive dental team, and make a meaningful difference in your community, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

As a Dental Assistant at Gentle Dental, you’ll work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide high-quality, compassionate care. You’ll play an important role in creating an efficient clinical environment while helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.

What You'll Do

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Support an efficient patient flow and positive clinical experience
• Provide compassionate, attentive support to patients before, during, and after treatment
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Take dental X-rays when appropriately certified
• Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment instructions
• Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, front office teammates, and other dental assistants
• Provide support at surrounding Gentle Dental offices in the region on an as-needed basis

What We're Looking For Required Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
• Current healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification
• Strong commitment to patient care and service
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced dental environment

Expanded Functions experience or certification is a plus.

Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay

We recognize the value of additional skills and experience. Factors that may influence starting compensation include:

• Previous dental assisting experience
• EFDA certification
• X-ray certification
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential, when applicable
• Bilingual Spanish skills

Compensation

$25.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Our opportunities provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and pharmacy coverage
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holidays
• PTO – 80 hours per year for hourly employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on role

Schedule

Full-Time

Office Location

Gentle Dental Lacey
1420 Marvin Rd. NE, Suite D
Lacey, WA 98516

This position is based at Gentle Dental Lacey and will travel to surrounding offices in the region on an as-needed basis.

Why Gentle Dental?

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves the health and well-being of the patients and communities we serve.

We are committed to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building strong relationships, and finding innovative ways to support our patients and teams.

At Gentle Dental, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, work with a collaborative team, and build a rewarding career while making a difference in your community.

Come join our team and help create healthy, confident smiles every day.

To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance: [email removed]

Employment Type: Full Time