Dental Assistant 1 — Entry Level, Fill-In

Job overview

The Dental Assistant 1 — Entry Level, Fill-In role is onsite in La Conner, WA, and is listed as part-time; the description states a 40-hour work week. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community’s Dental department and its high-volume, 16-chair clinic. Working under direct or close supervision, the entry-level assistant supports patient flow and safe dental care while learning foundational assisting skills. Clinical, clerical, and patient-care tasks help providers deliver efficient services and maintain clinic operations.

What you'll do

• Assist providers during routine exams and procedures under direct or close supervision
• perform basic chairside functions including suctioning, retraction, instrument transfer, and operatory preparation
• support patient seating, scheduling flow, and room turnover
• work toward proficiency in digital radiographs
• apply topical agents as directed
• provide basic oral hygiene education and post-operative instructions
• clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments
• complete assigned infection-control, cleaning, and restocking tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant 1

entry-level

fill-in

la conner wa

swinomish indian tribal community

dental clinic

chairside assisting

infection control

sterilization

patient care

cpr/bls

wa da registration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• life insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave.

Why this role

Entry-level role for a new or developing dental assistant. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current Washington dental assistant registration or progress toward it within six months of hire, current CPR/BLS certification, and current immunization records.

About the employer

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.