Dental Assistant

Cascadia Kids Dentistry; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate $21-$28

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Cascadia Kids Dentistry in Kent, WA is seeking a friendly dental assistant to greet patients, assist during appointments, take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and support the clinical team.

This role emphasizes sterilization, accurate charting, confidentiality, and teamwork in a modern, patient-centered environment with mentorship and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant (state required).
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Strong problem solving, integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with charting/records/scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with knowledge of dentistry terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered working environment.

Skills

Active license/registration

Problem solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Communication skills

Organized with dentistry terminology

Education

CODA accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Charting software

Records scheduling software

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Compensation Range: $21 - $28 per hour, depending on experience
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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