Dental Assistant II/III

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health authority in Tacoma as a Dental Assistant II/III. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with competitive salary and benefits. Responsibilities include assisting dental practitioners and providing patient care. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

18+ annual paid holidays

401(k) with annual profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent work/home life balance

Qualifications

• Three years of general dental assistant experience for Dental Assistant II.
• Five years of dental assistant experience for Dental Assistant III.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to dental practitioners.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist patients with care during dental procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Electronic health record systems

Patient care

Education

DANB certification

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Position Close Date: Friday, 5/30/25

Description

Position Close Date: Friday, 5/30/25

PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join its dental team.

“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”

We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market-based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

GENERAL FUNCTION

Provide chair side assistance to dental practitioners using four-handed practices. Provide direct patient care and administrative support to the dental department as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provide accurate and efficient chair side assistance to dental providers and hygienists using established four-handed practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental restorative, endodontic, and oral surgery practices and procedures, including application techniques for crowns and bridges.
• Perform child and adult prophys, preventative procedures, OHI, fluorides, sealant application, and rubber dam placement.
• Identify, use, and arrange all dental instruments; prepare procedure tray setups in a timely manner.
• Assist in completing patient dental records by processing digital radiographs/x-rays and following protocols for patient exposure.
• Wear personal protective equipment and follow safety guidelines.
• Maintain and clean instruments, practicing proper infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and report failures promptly.
• Assist patients with care and understanding during dental procedures.
• Provide age-appropriate behavior management for patients aged 0-18 years.
• Communicate home care instructions effectively to patients and parents.
• Perform triage duties for emergency care situations.
• Assist with orthodontic and pediatric work as needed.

Requirements

DENTAL ASSISTANT II

• Current BLS certification and experience with electronic health record systems
• Three years of general dental assistant experience
• One year experience in pediatric or orthodontic assisting
• Must obtain DANB certification within one year of hire

DENTAL ASSISTANT III

• Current BLS certification and experience with electronic health record systems
• Five years of dental assistant experience
• Two years of orthodontic, pediatric assisting, or expanded functions
• Current DANB certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care