Dental Assistant

Elevate Dental Partners, LLC; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with dental and vision

Company-paid life insurance

AD&D, disability coverage

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Graham Family Dental Care in South Puyallup, WA is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join a patient‑centered team. The role involves preparing operatory rooms, assisting chairside with four‑hand dentistry, taking radiographs, and documenting treatment plans.

Candidates should have CPR/BLS and radiology certifications, DANB certification for WA, and an accredited dental assisting program. Open Dental or Dentrix experience is preferred; health benefits are included.

Qualifications

• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• DANB certification (Washington State) is required.
• Radiology certification is required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
• Experience with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories and sterilize instruments.
• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Take x-rays and intraoral photos.
• Enter treatment plans accurately based on the doctor’s diagnosis.
• Educate patients and give post-operative instructions.
• Complete dental charting and coding.
• Handle lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns.
• Help with administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and making patient follow-up calls.
• Stock supplies and maintain equipment.
• Accurately document and protect patient health information.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Radiology certification

DANB certification (WA)

Dental terminology knowledge

Education

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Open Dental

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant

South Puyallup, WA | $22-24/hour | Full-Time | Health Benefits

Join a team that makes patients feel right at home!

Graham Family Dental Care in South Puyallup is looking for a skilled, friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We provide modern, conservative care, and we believe every patient deserves to feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their smile. We also value the lasting relationships we build with our patients and with each other.

If you take pride in your work, love helping patients feel at ease, and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you!

Compensation: $22–$24/hour

Schedule (5 days/week)

• Monday: 9 AM – 5 PM

• Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM

• Wednesday: 9 AM – 5 PM

• Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM

• Alternating between Fridays and Saturdays: 8 AM – 2 PM

What You’ll Do

• Prepare operatories and sterilize instruments

• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry

• Take x-rays and intraoral photos

• Enter treatment plans accurately based on the doctor’s diagnosis

• Educate patients and give post-operative instructions

• Complete dental charting and coding

• Handle lab duties, including pouring models, taking impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns

• Help with administrative tasks such as answering phones, calling labs, and making patient follow-up calls

• Stock supplies and maintain equipment

• Accurately document and protect patient health information

What You’ll Bring

• CPR/BLS certification (required)

• DANB certification (required for Washington State)

• Radiology certification (required)

• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

• Solid knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments

• Experience with dental software such as Open Dental or Dentrix

Benefits

• Medical with a company-paid contribution, plus dental and vision

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• Ancillary benefits: supplemental life and AD&D, critical illness, short- and long-term disability, and accident coverage

• 401(k) with up to a 4% match

• Competitive PTO and paid holidays