Specialty Dental Assistant

Johnson Family Dental; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a part-time Specialty Dental Assistant to support the Oral Surgery and Orthodontic teams in a Washington office.

You’ll assist during procedures, prepare instruments, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while delivering high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates have a Washington Registered Dental Assistant license, CPR/BLS, and solid knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, OSHA/HIPAA standards, plus strong communication and a caring demeanor to

Qualifications

• Washington Registered Dental Assistant license active.
• Current CPR/BLS certification active.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control, and OSHA/HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Float between Oral Surgeon and Orthodontist during procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide pre‑op and post‑op instructions.
• Assist during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation.
• Place and remove arch wires and orthodontic auxiliaries as allowed by state rules.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment before, during, and after treatment.
• Take digital dental X-rays using DEXIS software.
• Provide chairside assistance and keep patients informed.
• Record medical histories and treatment plans in the dental software.
• Manage instruments and pass tools to the dentist as needed.
• Educate patients on post‑treatment care and oral hygiene.

Skills

Registered Dental Assistant

CPR/BLS certified

Dental terminology knowledge

Infection control/OSHA/HIPAA

Communication

Tools

DEXIS software

Job description

Overview

Here at Bright Now! Dental supported by Smile Brands we understand the demands of dentistry and the day to day demands that come with treating patients all day long, so we provide an excellent support system, training, and teamwork to make work more enjoyable. We are proud of exceptional teamwork and unite to work fairly and productively to get the job done.

In this part-time Specialty Dental Assistant opportunity, you will support the Oral Surgery and Orthodontic teams in delivering high-quality patient care by assisting during dental procedures, preparing instruments, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, ability to start within a month and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule (days/hours)

Fri-Sat 8-5

Responsibilities

• Be able to float between assiting the Oral Surgeon and Orthodontist during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery, ensure comfort, and provide clear pre‑op and post‑op instructions.
• Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures, including extractions, implants, bone grafts, and IV sedation cases.
• Place and remove arch wires, elastic ties, power chains, and other orthodontic auxiliaries (as allowed by state regulations).
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment before, during, and after patient treatment.
• Take digital dental X-rays accurately using dexis software.
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring patients are comfortable and informed.
• Record and update patient medical histories and treatment plans in the dental software.
• Manage dental instruments and tools, passing them to the dentist as needed during procedures.
• Educate patients on post‑treatment care and oral hygiene.

Qualifications

• Washington Registered Dental Assistant License active
• Current CPR/BLS certification active
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$26-$28/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]