Dental Assistant: Compassionate Care, Team Player

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision

Vacation 160 hours/year

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

Matching 403b

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, room patients, take histories and vitals, and maintain accurate health records. The role emphasizes high standards of care, teamwork, and patient-centered service.

We welcome candidates with strong communication skills in English and Spanish, experience with EHR systems, and a commitment to serving diverse communities in a supportive clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid WA Dental Assisting Registration.
• BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• High school diploma plus successful completion of a dental assisting program from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers, room patients, take histories and vitals, and record patient information.
• Support examinations and procedures and follow up with patients.
• Develop professional relationships with patients to support health and quality of life.
• Work collaboratively with the team and maintain calm under pressure.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma + dental assisting program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, room patients, take histories and vitals, and maintain accurate health records. The role emphasizes high standards of care, teamwork, and patient-centered service.

We welcome candidates with strong communication skills in English and Spanish, experience with EHR systems, and a commitment to serving diverse communities in a supportive clinic setting.