Dental Assistant — Patient-Focused Care (Bilingual)

Cowlitz Family Health Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

9 paid holidays + 1 floating

403b retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

LTD/AD&D

Employee assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking compassionate Dental Assistants to support providers, room patients, take histories and vitals, and maintain accurate health records. You will assist with examinations and procedures and follow up with patients to ensure a positive experience.

The role emphasizes professional relationships, calm decision-making under pressure, and a commitment to high-quality care for diverse patients in a fast-paced clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted WA Dental Assisting Registration.
• BLS/CPR certification required on hire.
• High school diploma plus successful completion of a minimum of one academic year of post-secondary education in a dental assisting program from an accredited institution.
• 1–4 years of dental assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients, takes histories and vitals.
• Records patient information in the health care record.
• Assists dental providers with examinations and procedures.
• Follows up with patients.
• Works at the top of their license with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Skills

Dental terminology

Dental procedures

EHR proficiency

Basic computer skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

WA Dental Assisting Registration

BLS/CPR certification

HS diploma + 1-year dental assisting program

1 year post-secondary dental program

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Cowlitz Family Health Center is seeking compassionate Dental Assistants to support providers, room patients, take histories and vitals, and maintain accurate health records. You will assist with examinations and procedures and follow up with patients to ensure a positive experience.

The role emphasizes professional relationships, calm decision-making under pressure, and a commitment to high-quality care for diverse patients in a fast-paced clinic environment.