Dental Assistant – Trainee / Entry-Level (Four-Day Workweek!) About Us: Our family-friendly dental practice is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic team member to join our practice. We rank patient comfort and high-quality care as our top priorities. If you are eager to launch a career in healthcare, we will provide the training, mentorship, and support you need to succeed! What We Offer • Work-Life Balance: 4-day workweek. • Competitive Compensation: Pay based on baseline skills, plus fully paid training. • Career Growth: Hands-on instruction in clinical assisting, patient care, and state registration requirements. Key Responsibilities Patient Communication & Administration • Warmly welcome patients and guide them through pre- and post-operative instructions. • Document patient questions and update health histories in Electronic Dental Records (EDR/EHR). • Coordinate prescription refill requests under provider direction. Clinical & Chairside Assisting (Trained On-the-Job) • Obtain and record vital signs and update health histories. • Place, expose, and process intraoral, panoramic, and digital radiographs. • Perform diagnostic tooth vitality testing and take digital impressions or scans for diagnostic models. • Assist the dentist during operative procedures, maintaining a clean and sterile clinical environment. • Fabricate and deliver temporary crowns, custom bleaching trays, and fluoride trays. • Provide clear Oral Health Instructions (OHI) and patient education. • Assist in placing/removing matrix bands, periodontal dressings, and suture removal under direct dentist supervision. Qualifications • Education: High school diploma or GED. • Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start). • Licensure: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license with Washington State (we will assist eligible candidates with registration steps). • Attributes: Strong communication skills, empathy, detail-oriented mindset, and a desire to learn! Please see the full job description attached.