full-time 15 days ago
Dental Assistant
Downriver Smiles
3404 West NW Boulevard, Spokane, WA 99205
20 - 28/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
Downriver Smiles is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for a support role to join our team.
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care? If so, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a skilled assistant who is confident in a wide range of chairside procedures and committed to creating a smooth, efficient, and comfortable experience for both patients and providers. You’ll play a key role in supporting our clinical operations across general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the dentist efficiently during a variety of procedures
Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort throughout visits
Take high-quality X-rays and provide post-op instructions
Take impressions, perform scanning, and fabricate temporary crowns
Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection control standards
Manage inventory and operatory setup
Accurately chart and document patient records and treatment plans
Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to keep schedules running smoothly
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience
Current state dental assisting license/registration
Strong clinical skills across general and restorative procedures
Current CPR/BLS certification
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care? If so, we’d love to meet you.
About the Role
This position is ideal for a skilled assistant who is confident in a wide range of chairside procedures and committed to creating a smooth, efficient, and comfortable experience for both patients and providers. You’ll play a key role in supporting our clinical operations across general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical treatments.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the dentist efficiently during a variety of procedures
Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort throughout visits
Take high-quality X-rays and provide post-op instructions
Take impressions, perform scanning, and fabricate temporary crowns
Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection control standards
Manage inventory and operatory setup
Accurately chart and document patient records and treatment plans
Collaborate with front office and clinical teams to keep schedules running smoothly
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience
Current state dental assisting license/registration
Strong clinical skills across general and restorative procedures
Current CPR/BLS certification
Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Basic life support
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
• CPR Certification
• BLS Certification
• Teamwork
• Inventory management
About Downriver Smiles
At Downriver Smiles in Spokane, WA, we blend expertise and empathy to deliver a dental care experience that caters to each family member’s needs. Our clinic fosters healthy smiles through a holistic approach, offering preventive, orthodontic, cosmetic, and emergency care tailored to patients of all ages.