Dental Assistant III - Lead Clinic Coordinator

Seamar; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 27,594 - 39,301; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Dental Assistant III / Lead Dental Assistant in Tumwater. This role involves assisting dental providers and coordinating clinic activities while ensuring excellent patient care and operational efficiency. Qualifications include a Dental Assistant Registration with the Washington State DOH and a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years dental assisting experience (or 3+ years without formal training).
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across a full range of dental procedures.
• Lead and support back-office staff training, scheduling, and workflow.
• Oversee patient flow, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain sterilization, OSHA compliance, and equipment maintenance.
• Manage supply inventory, ordering, and emergency kit logs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant Registration with Washington State DOH

Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 3+ years experience

Job description

A community health organization is seeking a Dental Assistant III / Lead Dental Assistant in Tumwater. This role involves assisting dental providers and coordinating clinic activities while ensuring excellent patient care and operational efficiency. Qualifications include a Dental Assistant Registration with the Washington State DOH and a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.