Dental Assistant I – Chairside, Bilingual

Seamar; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year

Job summary

A community health organization in Tumwater is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, patient education, maintaining infection control standards, and supporting clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have a formal Dental Assistant program completion or relevant experience, along with Washington State registration. This role offers a competitive wage and excellent benefits, emphasizing a supportive and culturally diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience.
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures.
• Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation.

Skills

Infection control and patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program

Tools

Dentrix/Allscripts

Job description

A community health organization in Tumwater is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, patient education, maintaining infection control standards, and supporting clinic operations. Ideal candidates will have a formal Dental Assistant program completion or relevant experience, along with Washington State registration. This role offers a competitive wage and excellent benefits, emphasizing a supportive and culturally diverse work environment.