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COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

Dental Assistant (40941)

Pay: $23.67–$33.81/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Tacoma, WA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$51,473 / year median in Washington

+21% projected growth

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Dental Assistant (40941) Lakewood Clinic

Lakewood, WA 98444 Apply Overview Salary Range $23.67
$33.81 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Four days a week
10 hour shifts Education Level Accredited, state approved program Apply Description Community Health Care is a leading non-profit organization that offers quality health care to underserved patients in Pierce County.

We provide comprehensive family practice care, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services in our seven clinics. We seek to continuously improve our commitment and service to our patients and community. We want you to join us in our mission to provide the highest quality healthcare with compassionate and accessible service for all. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education, Employee Assistant Program and more! We are looking for Dental Assistant to join our clinics! Our Dental Assistants register and logs patients appropriately, initiates dental records, resource information. They are responsible for performing procedures various procedures including but not limited to cleaning, sterilizing, placing temporary fillings, and temporary crowns. Our Dental Assistants act as a Chairside Assistant, they operate suction equipment to keep patient's mouths free and clear, plus cleaning and sterilizing dental instruments. They also operate x-ray machines; takes bitewing and periodical x-rays. Plus, other duties as assigned. Our dental clinics provide preventive and restorative services for all ages, children, and adults. We focus on early screening for all children and sealants for school-age children. We have a $1,500 Sign on Bonus available for this position. Qualifications Washington State Dental Assistant License plus Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program or trained on-the-job with at least 1 year experience. We encourage anyone with a relevant combination of education and experience to apply.