Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant

Location: Mountlake Terrace

About the role

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures while ensuring patients are relaxed and comfortable.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four‑handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the state’s dental practice act.
• Possess excellent communication skills; counsel patients on post‑operative care and general oral health; demonstrate understanding of evidence‑based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used, following Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear; adhere strictly to Willamette Dental’s PPE policy, including N95 respirators as required.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Education and experience: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: graduation from an ADA‑accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.

• Hold appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Physical requirements: Work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, with occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. Use of a computer and standard office equipment is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles)
• Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law. Part‑time employees working less than 40 hours per week accrue PTO on a pro‑rated basis.

Pay

Expected hiring range: $27.00 to $41.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will be based on education, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the Company’s plan.

Schedule

Part‑time, alternating between 20 hours and 10 hours per week: two 10‑hour shifts one week, followed by one 10‑hour shift the next week.