Pays $23.75-$33.86/hr — Pediatrics market median is ~$47k (117 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) for work-life (6.0/10, vs 282 in this specialty)
About the Role
Dental Assistant (Pediatrics) in Spokane, WA. $23.75-$33.86/hr. Loan repayment, 6+ weeks PTO, 401k match.
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Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23.75 - $33.86/hr.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Annual milestone bonus up to $5,000
- Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life insurance)
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- More than 6 weeks of paid time off annually
- Up to $7,500 for childcare annually
- CME and license fee reimbursement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with CHAS Health in Spokane, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant supports dental providers by preparing patients, assisting during procedures, and maintaining a clean and sterile clinical environment. They also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling and updating patient charts to ensure efficient clinic operations.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited dental assisting program or possess at least three years of relevant experience. A valid Dental Assistant Registration license in the state of Washington is required at the time of hire.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
CHAS Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 16 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant (Pediatrics) at CHAS Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 282 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$60k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrics roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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