Dental Assistant I

International Community Health Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share the success bonuses

100% paid insurance premiums

Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually

Automatic 4% retirement contribution

9 paid holidays a year

Reimbursement for professional licensure

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

A community health center in Bellevue is seeking a Dental Assistant I to support dentists during patient exams and dental procedures. The ideal candidate will prepare instruments and materials for procedures while ensuring patient comfort. Requirements include a high school diploma and preferably some experience in dental assisting, particularly with pediatric dentistry and patients with special health care needs. Active Dental Assistant Registration from Washington State is essential.

Qualifications

• Assists the dentist with patient exams and various dental procedures.
• Prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures.
• Ensures patients are relaxed and comfortable during procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Dental procedures

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Join the ICHS Team! Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.

At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

We offer

• Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
• “Share the success” bonuses
• Insurance premiums 100% paid by ICHS
• Paid time off accrual up to 200 hours annually with up to 264 hours rollover year to year
• Automatic 4% retirement contribution
• 9 paid holidays a year, including 2 personal holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licensure
• Eligible for a Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant I assists the dentist with patient exams and a variety of dental procedures which include preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are relaxed and as comfortable as possible.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

Six (6) months of Dental Assistant experience preferred. Dental Assistant experience in pediatric dentistry and with patients with special health care needs preferred.

Other Requirement(s)

Active Dental Assistant Registration from Washington State Department of Health required.