Dental Assistant - Central Washington Pediatric Dentistry - Yakima, WA

Pediatric Dental Assistant — Join a Practice That Leads, Not Follows Ideally we would like someone who can work Full-Time 4 Days/Week Optional: Part - Time 2 - 3 days/Week Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred Is This You? You show up every day ready to make a real difference. You love working with kids, you take pride in your work and you don’t settle for “good enough.” You’re a person your team can depend on because you lead by example, bring the energy, and execute with excellence. If that sounds like you, we want to meet you! Who We Are Central Washington Pediatric Dentistry isn’t just a pediatric dental practice—it’s a practice that is moving toward redefining what pediatric dentistry can be. Founded by a husband-wife team with deep roots in central Washington, we operate two thriving locations and have built our reputation on one powerful promise: every child leaves our office healthier, happier, and actually excited to come back. We are a prevention-first practice. We use cutting-edge technology—including the Solea laser, Pearl AI radiography, Bioclear, Synapse Dental Pain Eraser and Curodont—because we believe our patients deserve the absolute best. We’re not trying to be average. We’re aiming for the top 1% of pediatric dental offices in the country, and we need exceptional people to get there. Our Culture: B.U.B.B.L.E.S. We don’t post our values on a wall and forget about them. We live them every day. Our team is guided by B.U.B.B.L.E.S. : B - Bring the Energy Show up positive, ready, and engaged. We lift each other up—always. U - Unwavering Integrity Do the right thing—every time. Honest. Accountable. No excuses. B - Better Together Be a team player. We help without being asked. B - Be All In for Patients Create a WOW experience every visit. Every child. Every time. L - Level Up Always learning, always improving. We grow or we fall behind. E - Execute with Excellence Do it right the first time. Details matter. No shortcuts. S - Serve with Heart Care deeply about kids and families. Kindness leads everything we do. The Role As a key member of our clinical team, you’ll be the right hand to our providers ensuring every procedure runs smoothly, every patient feels at ease, and every parent leaves impressed. This is not a passive role. We’re looking for a leader in scrubs who takes ownership of clinical excellence and patient experience. What You’ll Do: Assist Dr. Neal and Dr. Amy with a full range of pediatric dental procedures using the latest technology (Solea laser, Pearl AI, Bioclear, Curodont) Deliver a genuinely WOW patient experience—especially for anxious kiddos and first-time visitors Educate patients and families on prevention, oral hygiene, and home care in a way that’s warm, clear, and empowering Maintain pristine operatory setup, infection control, and sterilization standards—zero exceptions Collaborate seamlessly with front office and clinical team to keep the day running efficiently Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement—share ideas, flag issues, help us get better Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to serve our diverse patient community (bilingual preferred, not required) What We’re Looking For (Must-Haves): Current Washington State Dental Assistant active registration Strong four-handed dentistry skills and the ability to anticipate what’s needed before being asked Exceptional communication with children - calm, playful, patient, and genuinely kid-loving A growth mindset - you welcome feedback and want to be the best version of yourself professionally Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude - every single day Nice-to-Haves: Minimum 1+ years of dental assisting experience - pediatric experience is a significant plus Bilingual English/Spanish fluency (preferred - our community is proudly diverse) Experience with laser dentistry, air abrasion, or minimally invasive techniques Familiarity with Curve Hero dental software WHY WILL YOU LOVE WORKING AT CWPD? A Team Worth Showing Up For Collaborative, supportive, and drama-free. We celebrate each other’s wins and have each other’s backs. Cutting-Edge Technology Work with the best tools in pediatric dentistry. We invest in technology because our patients and our team deserve it. Growth & CE Support We invest in your development with continuing education support and a clear path to grow your skills and your career. Competitive Compensation Top-of-market pay for top-of-market talent. We recognize experience and reward excellence. Purpose-Driven Work You’re not just cleaning teeth—you’re shaping how a generation of kids feels about their health. That matters. Ready to Apply? If you’ve read this far and thought “that’s me”—we want to hear from you. We review every application personally because finding the right person matters more to us than filling a seat fast. To Apply, Please Submit: Your resume (including all certifications and licensure) A brief cover letter telling us: Why pediatric dentistry? Why CWPD? And what does “Serve with Heart” mean to you? Optional but encouraged: a short video (60– 90 seconds) introducing yourself and why you’d be a great fit Creating healthy, happy smiles for life! Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Professional development assistance Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: Registered Dental Assistant (Required) Work Location: In person

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