Dental Assistant

Location: Kirkland, WA

Compensation: $28.00 – $36.00 / hour (based on experience)

Employment Category: Full-Time | Monday – Friday Why Join the Team at dental practice located in Kirkland? If you are looking for a stable, highly supportive work home where your skills are respected and your work-life balance is prioritized, this Kirkland dental practice is the place for you! Led by premier Washington dentists, UW graduate with over 20 years of experience and 10+ years recognized as a Seattle Met Top Dentist, our practice combines high-tech, modern dentistry with genuine patient hospitality. The Ideal Setup: We operate in a beautifully equipped 5-operatory practice supported by 2 Doctors, 2 Hygienists, and dedicated administrative support. You will never feel thrown into a chaotic overflow; our patient pace allows us to deliver high-quality, comprehensive family, cosmetic, and restorative care. Modern Technology: Work daily with advanced digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, laser dentistry, and modern infection control standards. Exceptional Culture: We treat our patients like family with cozy amenities and transparent, honest care-and we treat our team the exact same way!

Key Responsibilities: Chairside Assisting:

• Provide active 4-handed chairside assistance to our doctors during general, cosmetic, restorative, and oral surgery procedures.
• Patient Comfort:
• Warmly greet patients, review medical histories, explain procedure steps, and ensure a calm, comfortable experience.
• Clinical Preparation:
• Set up/break down treatment operatories using strict sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Imaging & Diagnostics:
• Take clear digital dental radiograph (X-rays) and intraoral photos as directed by the dentist.
• Lab & Inventory Management:
• Assist with clinical inventory stocking, taking dental impressions/scans, and coordinating laboratory cases.
• Qualifications, Licensing & Attributes
• Washington State Dental Assistant Registration (DA License):Active registration with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is required prior to start date.
• BLS / CPR Certification:
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
• X-Ray / Radiology Proficiency:
• Washington state-compliant dental radiography skills.

Experience: 1–2+ years of hands-on chairside Dental Assistant experience preferred (general dentistry background is a strong plus).Communication: Exceptional patient communication and phone/interpersonal skills. Mindset: Reliable, punctual, organized, and enthusiastic about working in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer: (Benefits Package) Through our partnership, we provide full-time team members with enterprise-level stability and top-tier benefits:

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO/vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Financial Planning:401(k) retirement plan options Professional Growth:

• Paid ongoing training, mentorship, and continuing education support
• Great Environment:
• Convenient location in Totem Lake right off I-405 with ample free parking and comfortable team amenities.

How to Apply: If you are ready to advance your dental assisting career in a supportive, multi-doctor practice where patient care always comes first, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your updated resume for immediate consideration.