Dental Assistant

Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities and advanced tech

Mentorship and career growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Washington state is seeking a dental assistant to greet patients, assist during visits, and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment. The role emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care.

The position requires an active WA license, 6+ months experience, and CPR/BLS. CODA-accredited programs are preferred. Bilingual candidates are encouraged as we serve a diverse community and offer mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration in Washington state.
• 6+ months of dental assistant experience.
• CPR or BLS certification.
• CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Professionalism, confidentiality.
• Familiar with charting/records/software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Organized with dental terminology knowledge.

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

6+ months experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Dental software familiarity

Dental terminology knowledge

Organized

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

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 in the state of Washington.
• 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

Language Skills

Russian-speaking and Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual team members are highly valued as we proudly serve a diverse community.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay Rate: $22
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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