• Dental Assistant - Corrections

    Amergis (Aberdeen, WA)


    Dental Assistant – Corrections (Aberdeen, WA)

     

    Pay Range: $28–$30 per hour (based on experience)

     

    Start Date: average- 2 weeks from offer

     

    Schedule: Mon-Fri Day shift

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join the team at an all-male corrections facility in Aberdeen, WA. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential dental care in a secure environment while ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures.

    + Prepare and maintain dental instruments, equipment, and treatment areas.

    + Take and process dental radiographs as directed.

    + Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with facility protocols.

    + Support infection control and sterilization procedures.

    + Provide compassionate care while maintaining security awareness.

    Requirements

    + Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent dental assisting experience.

    + Certification: Active Washington State Registered Dental Assistant certification.

    + BLS Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

    + Preferred: Experience working with incarcerated individuals is a plus.

    Benefits

    + Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

    + 401(k) retirement plan.

    + Weekly pay every Friday via direct deposit.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a unique healthcare setting.

     

    The Dental Assistant provides support to the dentist during patient care and completes the preparation of the room and dental tools/equipment. The Dental Assistant complete intake paperwork, update patient records, sterilize and organize dental tools, and assist during any dental procedures.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + High School diploma or its equivalent

    + Current License/Certificate within state of practice

    + One year experience as Dental Assistant preferred

    + Current CPR if applicable

    + TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

    + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.