Dental Assistant

Gentle Dental Careers; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision (

Basic life, AD&D, and long-term-disab.

6 Paid holidays and 2 Paid floating

Job summary

Gentle Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant for our Puyallup office. The role requires a Dental Assisting Program certificate, current CPR/BLS credentials, and at least one year of hands-on experience.

You will support clinicians, maintain sterile workflows, and help ensure smooth patient flow in a busy practice environment. We offer competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for growth and professional development within a patient‑centered team in Washington

Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program.
• Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate.
• 1+ years of experience in dental assisting or related role.

Education

High School or better

Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program/CPR-BLS

Job description

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and well-being. We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams. We are hiring immediately for full and part time positions in our dental offices and are seeking teammates who care, listen, and are motivated to help our patients and communities. Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people in your community!

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay Information

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour/DOE

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision (for employees and their families)
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 Paid holidays and 2 Paid floating holiday
• PTO (80 hours per year for hourly)
• 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)

Office Location

Gentle Dental Puyallup
5610 176th St. East
Suite D108
Puyallup, WA 98375, USA

Required Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
• Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate
• 1+ years experience

Qualifications That Increase Starting Pay

• Experience
• EFDA Cert
• X-Ray Certification
• Bilingual Spanish
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable

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: [e-mail]

EducationRequired

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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