Dental Assistant Trainee with CE, Tuition, PTO

PDS Health; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

CE Units

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care

401K

Volunteer Time

Weekend Premium

Job summary

Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics in Washington state is seeking a dental assistant to learn and perform basic duties under the dentist's supervision. This role offers hands-on training, opportunities to gain experience, and a supportive team.

No prior dental experience is required, but customer service skills help. The practice emphasizes patient experience, infection control, and efficient chairside support while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions under the dentist's supervision.
• Participate in delivering a positive patient experience and address patient needs.
• Follow infection control procedures for sterilization and operatory cleaning.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures after radiation safety requirements are met.
• Prepare for patient care procedures and provide chairside support.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and oral health care as directed.
• Record charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart.
• Present treatment records and consents to the dentist before treatment.
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics in Washington state is seeking a dental assistant to learn and perform basic duties under the dentist's supervision. This role offers hands-on training, opportunities to gain experience, and a supportive team.

No prior dental experience is required, but customer service skills help. The practice emphasizes patient experience, infection control, and efficient chairside support while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.