Dental Assistant

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant in Everett, WA. This role includes providing chairside assistance during dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and managing patient flow using dental software systems. Candidates must have relevant experience, required certifications, and strong communication skills. This position aims to ensure efficient, patient-centered care in line with Navy and federal standards, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have military dental assistant training or recent experience.
• Active license and BLS certification required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain equipment.
• Record patient histories and document procedures.
• Take dental radiographs.
• Perform duties such as impressions and suture removal.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Schedule patients and manage workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proficiency with dental software

Microsoft Office

Education

Active AADA membership

Recent graduation from a dental program

Military dental assistant training

Job description

AMI is seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to support operations at the Branch Health Clinic in Everett, WA, an associated clinic of Naval Hospital Bremerton. In this role, you’ll provide essential chairside assistance, support clinical operations, and help ensure an efficient, patient-centered dental environment that meets Navy and federal healthcare standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a wide range of procedures, including restorative, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain equipment
• Record patient medical/dental histories and document procedures accurately
• Take dental radiographs and assist with minor equipment maintenance
• Perform intra-oral duties such as impressions, suture removal, and placement of dental materials (as directed)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Schedule patients and manage workflow using Dentrix/MHS Genesis systems
• Support lab tasks such as pouring and trimming models

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Military dental assistant training + 12 months recent experience
• 36 months recent dental assisting experience (private or military setting)
• Active AADA membership + required experience
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) of a state-accredited dental program

Certifications

• Current BLS certification required
• Current radiography certification required
• Active license required

Additional Requirements

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and multitasking ability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dental software systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Prolonged standing or sitting
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

• Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.

EEO Statement

AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA & ADAAA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.

The candidate’s offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre‑employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References
• Copy of Professional License (if applicable)