Registered Dental Assistant (Full-Time) | 3-Day Weekends!

Location: Olympia, WA

Compensation: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Enjoy 3-day weekends every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!)

Supported Practice: Lemon Family Dental (American Dental Companies network)

Why Join the Team at Lemon Family Dental?

If you are looking for a warm, supportive, and low-stress environment where patient relationships come first, Lemon Family Dental is the practice for you!

Led by Dr. Jeff Lemon-a native Washingtonian with over 25 years of compassionate clinical practice-our Olympia office focuses on gentle, modern, family-focused care. We combine high-tech dentistry with a relaxed, hometown feel where every patient feels like family.

• Intimate, Patient-Centered Environment: Work in a streamlined 4-operatory boutique practice (2 restorative ops, 2 hygiene ops). You won't be running between a massive maze of rooms or dealing with overwhelming clinical volume-our setting allows you to focus on quality chairside care and true patient connection.

• Modern Technology: Work daily with advanced digital impressions (putty-free crown prep), intraoral cameras, digital X-rays, and modern infection control standards.

• 3-Day Weekends: Enjoy an incredible Monday through Thursday schedule (8 AM – 4 PM) so you get every Friday off to recharge, spend time with family, or enjoy the Pacific Northwest!

• Growth & Support for All Experience Levels: Experience is preferred, but new grads are highly encouraged to apply! Dr. Lemon and our team are dedicated to providing mentorship, continuous learning, and a supportive environment where you can build your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Chairside Assisting: Provide active chairside support to Dr. Lemon during general restorative procedures, crowns, extractions, endodontics, and oral surgery.

• Operatory & Infection Control: Implement strict infection control protocols using aseptic techniques to sterilize instruments, prepare equipment, and break down operatories.

• Patient Comfort & Education: Greet patients warmly, review medical/dental histories, answer questions, explain procedure steps, and ease patient dental anxiety.

• Clinical Records & Charting: Maintain accurate, confidential patient records, digital charting, and clinical notes in full compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Imaging & Impressions: Take digital X-rays, intraoral photos, and digital scans as needed to support diagnostic procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Washington State Dental Assistant Registration (DA License): Active registration with the Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) is required prior to start date.

• BLS / CPR Certification: Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

• Education / Experience: Open to experienced Dental Assistants as well as enthusiastic new graduates looking for a supportive practice home!

• Core Competencies: Strong understanding of dental assisting techniques, dental terminology, infection control, and anatomy.

• Mindset & Attributes: Detail-oriented, flexible, adaptable to daily schedule flow, passionate about continuous learning, and a dedicated team player with excellent communication skills.

What We Offer (Benefits Package)

• Competitive Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued vacation/personal time off

• Washington Paid Sick Leave: Compliant paid sick time to support your personal health

• Schedule Quality: 32-hour workweek scheduled across 4 days with every Friday off

• Workplace Culture: Supportive single-doctor environment with dedicated peers and low staff turnover

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated Registered Dental Assistant looking for a great schedule, competitive pay, and a team that feels like family, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your updated resume.

Salary : $25 - $30