Dental Assistant - Columbia Family Dental Clinic | Full-time

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

• 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