Chairside Dental Assistant — Impactful Community Clinic

Neighborcare-Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement with contribution match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Neighborcare Health in Seattle, WA invites applications for a Dental Assistant - Pacific Tower (1.0 FTE). You will support dentists with chair-side procedures, patient prep, and imaging, contributing to a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires a WA license, BLS, 280 hours chairside experience, and strong teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits and a team‑oriented environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• BLS Certification.
• Minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience.
• Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance by preparing operatory, including cleaning, disinfection, setting up instruments and materials.
• Interview patient to determine reason for visit and collect vital signs.
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, and oral hygiene instruction.
• Take digital x-rays.
• Take intraoral photos and digital scans.
• Take and pour impressions.
• Fabricate provisional crowns.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Asepsis & sterilization

Dental terminology

Teamwork

Communication

Ethical conduct

Cultural sensitivity

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington DOH Dental Assistant license

BLS Certification

Accredited DA program completion

Tools

Dental imaging software

EHR/EMR software

Digital x-ray system

Job description

Neighborcare Health in Seattle, WA invites applications for a Dental Assistant - Pacific Tower (1.0 FTE). You will support dentists with chair-side procedures, patient prep, and imaging, contributing to a high-quality patient experience.

The role requires a WA license, BLS, 280 hours chairside experience, and strong teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits and a team‑oriented environment. Equal opportunity employer.