Dental Assistant — Modern Family Practice, Team‑Oriented Care

Elevate Dental Partners; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team in Burlington, WA. We offer a full-time position with Monday–Friday hours and occasional Saturday shifts. Join a family-focused practice that values compassionate patient care and teamwork.

You will assist clinicians, take x-rays, maintain sterile environments, and help manage patient flow to ensure a smooth day for both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Washington Dental Assistant Registration required.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Comfortable taking dental x-rays.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and procedures.
• Strong chairside assisting skills.
• Friendly and professional with patients.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a busy dental practice.
• Willing to jump in and help the team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare and break down treatment rooms.
• Take dental x-rays and intraoral photos.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection‑control standards.
• Keep operatories stocked, clean, and organized.
• Support patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Provide post‑operative instructions and patient education.
• Complete dental charting and clinical documentation.
• Perform basic lab duties as needed.
• Work closely with doctors, hygienists, assistants, and front office team members.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

X-ray taking

Chairside assisting

Patient communication

Detail-oriented

Reliable

Education

Washington Dental Assistant Registration

Job description

Burlington Family Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant to join our team in Burlington, WA. We offer a full-time position with Monday–Friday hours and occasional Saturday shifts. Join a family-focused practice that values compassionate patient care and teamwork.

You will assist clinicians, take x-rays, maintain sterile environments, and help manage patient flow to ensure a smooth day for both patients and staff.