Dental Assistant II: Chairside Pro & Clinic Ops

Seamar; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 25,742 - 36,663; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year

10 paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

A community-based health organization in Washington is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers and assist with clinic operations. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, patient flow management, and ensuring compliance with sterilization procedures. Candidates must complete a Dental Assistant program or have 18 months of experience, hold a Washington State registration, and maintain CPR certification. A competitive starting wage of $22.65 per hour is offered along with benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months dental assisting experience.
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass DAII competency test/practical with 80% or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry.
• Escort patients, support patient flow, and communicate delays.
• Assist with scheduling, charting, vitals, and patient education.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with inventory, supply ordering, and equipment maintenance.
• Support insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and treatment planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient service skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Completion of formal Dental Assistant program

18+ months dental assisting experience

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration

BLS CPR certification

Job description

A community-based health organization in Washington is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers and assist with clinic operations. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, patient flow management, and ensuring compliance with sterilization procedures. Candidates must complete a Dental Assistant program or have 18 months of experience, hold a Washington State registration, and maintain CPR certification. A competitive starting wage of $22.65 per hour is offered along with benefits for eligible employees.