Dental Assistant I

Dental Assistant I Jamestown Family Dental Clinic -

Sequim, WA Posted:

2/3/2026 -

Expires:

5/4/2026

Job ID:

293172668 Job Description Are you a dedicated dental professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused environment? The Jamestown Family Dental Clinic (JFDC) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant I to join our team. At Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, we don't just treat patients; we enhance the oral health and overall well-being of our community. This is a part-time opportunity based in beautiful Blyn, WA, offering a consistent and reliable schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you thrive in a collaborative, high-standard clinical setting and are looking for a role that balances professional excellence with a focused three-day work week, we want to meet you! Essential Functions Assist dental providers by setting up proper instruments, greeting/seating patients, and ensuring medical histories and demographics are accurate and up to date. Provide assistance during exams and procedures, including passing instruments/materials and operating suction/retraction equipment. Apply coronal polish, take study model impressions, fabricate/cement temporary crowns, and place/remove rubber dams as needed. Maintain operatories, labs, and sterilization areas in clean, orderly, and sterile conditions. Perform deep cleaning weekly and strictly observe infection control practices. Triage emergency patients, provide oral hygiene instructions, and perform routine prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatments on adults and children as assigned. Assist with inventory tracking, supply purchasing, and reception duties as needed. Adhere to all JST and JFDC policies, including safety standards, PPE requirements, and HIPAA confidentiality. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Current BLS Certification. Basic computer skills with the ability to learn dental scheduling and electronic charting software (Eaglesoft). Exceptional interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication. Willingness to receive ongoing continuing education. Ability to travel locally and regionally as assigned. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background investigation. Job Summary Company Details Company Jamestown Family Dental Clinic Industry American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments Job Information Location Sequim, WA Website https://jamestowntribe.org Job Type Full Time Employee Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $20.91 - $27.18 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Testing Required Background checks Reference checks Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No