Dental Assistant - Columbia Family Dental Clinic | Full-time

Columbia County Health System -
Dayton, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$21 - $27 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Customer communication
Customer service
Patient service
Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
Dental terminology
Registered Dental Assistant
Surgical instrument sterilization and handling

Full Job Description

Dental Assistant – Columbia Family Dental Clinic

Location: Columbia Family Dental Clinic – Dayton, WA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience

Join our team at Columbia County Health System!

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Dental Assistant to join our team at Columbia Family Dental Clinic in Dayton, Washington.

At Columbia Family Dental Clinic, our mission is to provide exceptional, accessible dental care to patients of all ages throughout our rural communities. Located within Columbia Family Clinic, our dental team works alongside other healthcare professionals to provide integrated, patient-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision & Basic Life Insurance; eligibility to participate in a 401K Plan; PTO & Sick Time accruals; six paid holidays
- Supportive team environment in a community hospital setting

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the dentist while helping create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient. This position prepares treatment rooms, assists during dental procedures, takes dental radiographs, sterilizes instruments, maintains accurate patient records, and helps ensure efficient daily clinic operations.

The ideal candidate is experienced, compassionate, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care while working collaboratively with the dental team.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures
Assist the dentist during preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
Take and process dental radiographs in accordance with Washington State regulations
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment following infection prevention protocols
Prepare dental materials and assist with procedures within the Dental Assistant scope of practice
Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record
Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions
Help create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages
Maintain inventory and ensure operatories are fully stocked and organized
Ensure treatment areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA and infection control standards
Collaborate with the dentist and clinic staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Qualifications

Required

Previous Dental Assistant experience
Current Washington State Dental Assistant Registration
Current BLS Certification, or the ability to obtain upon hire
Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, infection prevention, and sterilization techniques
Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

Preferred

Experience with digital radiography
Experience using electronic dental records or dental practice management software

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Dental Assistant – Columbia Family Dental Clinic

Location: Columbia Family Dental Clinic – Dayton, WA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience

Join our team at Columbia County Health System!

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Dental Assistant to join our team at Columbia Family Dental Clinic in Dayton, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is experienced, compassionate, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care while working collaboratively with the dental team.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures

Assist the dentist during preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques

Take and process dental radiographs in accordance with Washington State regulations

Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment following infection prevention protocols

Prepare dental materials and assist with procedures within the Dental Assistant scope of practice

Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record

Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions

Help create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages

Maintain inventory and ensure operatories are fully stocked and organized

Ensure treatment areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA and infection control standards

Collaborate with the dentist and clinic staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Qualifications

Required

Previous Dental Assistant experience

Current Washington State Dental Assistant Registration

Current BLS Certification, or the ability to obtain upon hire

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, infection prevention, and sterilization techniques

Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

Preferred

Experience with digital radiography

Experience using electronic dental records or dental practice management software

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Dental Assistant – Columbia Family Dental Clinic

Location: Columbia Family Dental Clinic – Dayton, WA Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience

Join our team at Columbia County Health System!

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and dependable Dental Assistant to join our team at Columbia Family Dental Clinic in Dayton, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience

Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is experienced, compassionate, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional patient care while working collaboratively with the dental team.

Essential Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures

Assist the dentist during preventive, restorative, and emergency procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques

Take and process dental radiographs in accordance with Washington State regulations

Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment following infection prevention protocols

Prepare dental materials and assist with procedures within the Dental Assistant scope of practice

Accurately document patient information in the electronic health record

Educate patients on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions

Help create a welcoming, positive experience for patients of all ages

Maintain inventory and ensure operatories are fully stocked and organized

Ensure treatment areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with OSHA and infection control standards

Collaborate with the dentist and clinic staff to deliver exceptional patient-centered care

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position

Qualifications

Required

Previous Dental Assistant experience

Current Washington State Dental Assistant Registration

Current BLS Certification, or the ability to obtain upon hire

Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, infection prevention, and sterilization techniques

Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative healthcare environment

Preferred

Experience with digital radiography

Experience using electronic dental records or dental practice management software

Location: Columbia Family Dental Clinic – Dayton, WA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience