Dental Assistant — On-Base Care with Private-Practice Quality

DOCS Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits

HSA and Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team serving military families on Army and Air Force bases. You will help create a welcoming, professional patient experience and support dentists throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates have an active Dental Assistant certification, at least 1 year of experience, X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications, and a willingness to obtain a Real ID driver's license prior to start date.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant certification (in the state you are applying to).
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Driver's License prior to start date.
• Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
• Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
• Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
• Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Dental Assistant certification

1 year dental assisting experience

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Real ID driver's license

Tools

Dental software

Dental equipment

Job description

DOCS Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team serving military families on Army and Air Force bases. You will help create a welcoming, professional patient experience and support dentists throughout procedures.

Ideal candidates have an active Dental Assistant certification, at least 1 year of experience, X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications, and a willingness to obtain a Real ID driver's license prior to start date.