full-time 6 days ago
Lead Dental Assistant
The Kids' Dentist Gig Harbor
9692 Levin Road NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
26 - 32/hr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Software Software
Job Description
Our growing pediatric dental practice is looking for a Lead Dental Assistant who brings equal parts clinical excellence and heart. If you love helping kids feel safe, confident, and even excited about their dental visits, you’ll fit right in.
Duties include:
Support assistants, manage workflow, and ensure smooth, kid‑friendly care
Assist the doctor with procedures ranging from cleanings to restorative treatments
Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for the entire clinical team
Support patient education — help families understand treatment and home care
Be a problem solver and help motivate the team
Compliance and maintenance of all clinical equipment and procedures
Ordering
What We’re Looking For
WA state licensed dental assistant with pediatric experience but will train the right person
A natural leader who enjoys mentoring others
Someone calm, upbeat, and patient with children
Strong organizational and communication skills
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
A supportive, fun, kid‑centered team
Competitive pay and benefits
A practice culture built on kindness, teamwork, and trust
Benefits
WA state sick leave
Vacation
Medical and Dental
Holiday pay
Birthday Pay and so much more!
Pay range $26 to $32 an hour based on experience, plus daily bonus incentives.
If you’re ready to make a difference in little smiles every day, we’d love to meet you.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Duties include:
Support assistants, manage workflow, and ensure smooth, kid‑friendly care
Assist the doctor with procedures ranging from cleanings to restorative treatments
Maintain a safe, welcoming environment for the entire clinical team
Support patient education — help families understand treatment and home care
Be a problem solver and help motivate the team
Compliance and maintenance of all clinical equipment and procedures
Ordering
What We’re Looking For
WA state licensed dental assistant with pediatric experience but will train the right person
A natural leader who enjoys mentoring others
Someone calm, upbeat, and patient with children
Strong organizational and communication skills
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
A supportive, fun, kid‑centered team
Competitive pay and benefits
A practice culture built on kindness, teamwork, and trust
Benefits
WA state sick leave
Vacation
Medical and Dental
Holiday pay
Birthday Pay and so much more!
Pay range $26 to $32 an hour based on experience, plus daily bonus incentives.
If you’re ready to make a difference in little smiles every day, we’d love to meet you.
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Dental assisting
• Autoclaving
• Surface decontamination
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Hand hygiene
• Autoclaving
• Surface decontamination
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
• Hand hygiene