Dental Assistant Float - Multi-Clinic, Retirement Plan

Neighborcare Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Job summary

Neighborcare Health seeks a Dental Assistant – Float to support dentists and hygienists across Seattle clinics. You will prepare operatory, sterilize instruments, take x-rays, assist with impressions, and help maintain infection control standards under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient scheduling. A Washington DOH Dental Assistant license and BLS certification are required, along with at least 280 hours chairside experience. Four shifts per month are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Washington State Dental Assistant license and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 280 hours chairside dental assisting experience.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic dental records.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance by preparing operatory and instruments under supervision.
• Take digital x-rays, intraoral photos, impressions, and pour models.
• Assist with sealants, fluoride, coronal polish, and hygiene instruction.
• Maintain aseptic technique and safety standards during procedures.
• Coordinate with the dental team and schedule patient care in the EHR.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

HIPAA/confidentiality

Asepsis/sterilization

Dental terminology

Cultural competency

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant license

BLS Certification

280 hours chairside experience

Tools

Electronic dental records

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Neighborcare Health seeks a Dental Assistant – Float to support dentists and hygienists across Seattle clinics. You will prepare operatory, sterilize instruments, take x-rays, assist with impressions, and help maintain infection control standards under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork, and efficient scheduling. A Washington DOH Dental Assistant license and BLS certification are required, along with at least 280 hours chairside experience. Four shifts per month are expected.