Dental Assistant – General Dentistry

Job overview

The Dental Assistant – General Dentistry role is onsite in West Richland, WA. The listed pay is $18–$28 per hour. Prime Dental Tri-Cities is a locally owned general dental group serving the Tri-Cities communities. The assistant supports dentists and hygienists during procedures and helps maintain an organized, safe clinical environment. The role contributes to patient care through room preparation, radiographs, patient education, documentation, and infection-control practices.

What you'll do

• Assist dentists and hygienists during routine hygiene, restorative care, crown preparations, extractions, root canals, implant placement, and denture procedures
• prepare and turn over treatment rooms
• take radiographs as needed
• fabricate temporary crowns
• educate patients
• maintain clinical documentation
• follow sterilization and infection-control protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

general dentistry

patient care

dental radiographs

treatment room preparation

infection control

west richland wa

prime dental tri-cities

$18–$28/hr

on-the-job training

health insurance

401(k) match

paid time off

saturday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• On-the-job training and professional growth
• health insurance with HSA
• 401(k) with employer match
• in-house dental benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• birthday bonus.

Why this role

Entry-level and experienced candidates are welcome; prior dental assisting experience is not required, and training is available. Occasional Saturday availability is required once per month.

About the employer

Prime Dental Tri-Cities is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.