Dental Assistant 2

EWU School of Business; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Washington University is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant 2 for the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The DA2 will coordinate patient support and perform clerical and technical duties under the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department and the Operations Manager.

This is a 10-month, in-person position based in Spokane, WA. The salary ranges from $43,010 to $49,820 prorated for 10 months, with benefits including health and disability insurance, retirement, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a dental assistant or in a dental clinic setting.
• Must hold EFDA registration and be registered through Washington State Department of Health.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Proficient in MS Word.
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide patient support services for the Dental Hygiene Clinic.
• Perform specialized clerical and technical duties to coordinate patient care.
• Support students, faculty, staff, and the public in a welcoming, professional environment.
• Work under supervision of the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department and the Operations Manager.

Skills

MS Word

Cultural competency

Professional appearance

Patient care

Education

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) registration

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Posting Details

Working Title Dental Assistant 2 Posting Number 2026025CP

Position Information

Classification Code 294F

RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption

EWU Position Number C99122

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit BU 1

Full Time 100%

Salary / Wage Range CS - 47

Salary Information Anticipated Start Date Term of Appointment 10 months per year

Location Spokane, WA County Spokane

Project Description

N/A

Project Duration N/A Background Check Yes – Both Responsible HR User Zach Jankovsky Responsible HR User Email address [e-mail]

Job Summary

The College of Health Science and Public Health at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Dental Assistant 2.

The Dental Assistant 2 (DA2) position reports to the Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department and the Operations Manager. This individual performs specialized clerical and technical duties to coordinate and provide patient support services for the Eastern Washington University Department of Dental Hygiene Clinic. This is a 10-month position. This position is designated as fully in-person and requires onsite presence during regular business operations.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and caring faculty and staff committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to excellence in serving the community.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $43,010 (minimum) up to $49,820 (prorated for 10-months). Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on qualifications, education, experience, and skills.

In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits-briefing/benefits/insurance/

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2025/05/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2025-2027_2024-12-02.pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will assign Workplace Belonging training and asynchronous New Employee Orientation.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Physical Demands

Optional: Contact Alysha Terrell in Human Resources at [e-mail] to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical demands.

Pre-Placement Physical: No Hearing Test, No Medical Monitoring. Post Hire: Yes Protective Equipment.

Level 3 mask, N95 mask (If required by CDC or WA State in the future), Shields, Fluid resistant lab jacket, Scrubs, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Scrub cap. University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed. If N95 becomes a requirement then a respiratory questionnaire and doctors’ evaluation will be required.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience as a dental assistant or other position involving patient contact in a dental clinic setting
• Must hold a current Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) and be registered through Washington State Department of Health.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Proficient in MS Word, intermediate to advanced word processing skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than two years of experience as described above
• Experience with third-party billing of dental procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology

Other Skills and Abilities

The above job description is a general outline of the duties and responsibilities typically associated with this position. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary based on the needs of the department and institution.

Work Schedule

Regular Work Schedule

Mon – Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM

This position is designated as fully in-person and requires onsite presence during regular business operations.

Posting Date

06/26/2026 Open Until Further Notice No Closing Date 08/26/2026 Screening to Begin August 21, 2026