Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$27.00 to $41.00 per Hour
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Willamette Dental as a Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant in Tacoma, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.
- Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.
- Licenses, Certifications and Registrations.
- Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
- In Washington – Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $27.00 to $41.00 per Hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Willamette Dental in Tacoma, Washington.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Willamette Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 12 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant at Willamette Dental a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery (Dental) — ranked against 233 active Surgery (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$41k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Listing-based score
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