full-time 18 hours ago

Dental Assistant

American Dental Companies

2705 Limited Lane NW, Olympia, WA 98502
24 - 28/hr

About the Practice

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Job Description

Dental Assistant (Boutique, Patient-First Practice – No Fridays!)

Practice: Lemon Family Dental

Location: Olympia, WA (Westside / Near Olympia Medical District)

Employment Category: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Enjoy a 3-Day Weekend Every Week!)

Compensation: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Experience Level: Open to experienced Dental AssistantsHigh-Caliber New Graduates!

About Lemon Family Dental:

Are you a dedicated, patient-centric Dental Assistant looking to escape the high-stress corporate "assembly lines" and find a long-term professional home?

Lemon Family Dental is a highly respected local practice in Olympia, Washington. Founded by Dr. Jeff Lemon, DMD, our boutique, Westside practice is built on the philosophy of "Fresh Local Smiles"-delivering personalized, gentle, and high-tech care without the cold, clinical feel. Operating out of an intimate, ultra-efficient 4-operatory facility (2 restorative ops, 2 hygiene ops), we focus on quality over quantity. If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can truly know your patients and enjoy a guaranteed 3-day weekend every single week, we want to hear from you!

We believe that a healthy smile starts with a healthy work environment. We completely reject burnout culture. Our schedule is highly optimized to run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, meaning your weekends start the moment you clock out on Thursday afternoon.

Key Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Chairside Assistance: Partner directly with our doctors to provide seamless chairside support during general, restorative, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures.

Clinical ExcellenceSafety: Prepare, breakdown, and meticulously sterilize clinical operatories and dental instrumentation utilizing strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.

Patient Advocacy: Welcome patients with a warm, empathetic chairside manner, taking high-quality digital X-rays, and keeping anxious or phobic patients completely at ease.

Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain perfect, real-time clinical documentation, procedural records, and accurate digital dental charting.

Collaborative Teamwork: Work hand-in-hand with our hygiene column and front-office team to keep the 4-op tracking fluid and efficient.

Qualifications We Are Looking For:

Valid Washington State Dental Assistant registration/licensure (or in the final stages of completion).

Current CPR/BLS and Radiology certifications.

Experience level: Experienced DAs are highly valued, but passionate new graduates are strongly encouraged to apply! We are fully prepared to invest in training the right individual.

Strong baseline knowledge of dental terminology, clinical instrumentation, and dental anatomy.

A naturally positive, adaptable attitude with a deep commitment to continuous professional growth.

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly wage of $24.00 – $28.00/hr tailored to your clinical experience.

Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Guaranteed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

Opportunities for internal advancement and professional development assistance.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a dedicated and adaptable dental assistant with a strong commitment to patient care and a positive team environment, we want to meet you! Submit your resume today to join Lemon Family Dental and take the next step in your career.

About American Dental Companies

At American Dental Companies we believe that the private practice culture provides the best patient care outcomes. Founded and managed by dentists, we understand the perils of managing your own business. Our affiliated dental practices are owned by doctors and lead by doctors delivering excellence in our patient care, team care, and business care.