Relief Dental Assistant

Location: Olympia, Tacoma, Silverdale, Tumwater & Puyallup Practices. Position Type: On‑Call. Schedule: On‑Call.

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 as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four‑handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by 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, in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear; adhere strictly to Willamette Dental’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in the Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

Requirements

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

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): minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year plus seven paid holidays annually; PTO combines vacation and sick leave, more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law; part‑time employees accrue PTO on a pro‑rated basis.

Pay

Expected hourly hiring range: $35.84 USD – $46.88 USD per hour. Actual base pay offered will be based on education, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity; eligible for incentive pay per the Company’s plan.

Schedule

On‑Call.