Job detail
Dental Sterilization Float (Dental Assistant 2)
University of Washington
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Seattle, Washington
Salary
$45,432 - $59,484 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The dental assistant will manage the sterilization cycle for dental clinics, including equipment operation, instrument processing, and infection control compliance. Additionally, the role involves providing chairside assistance to students and faculty and managing dispensary inventory.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited dental assistant training program and hold or be able to obtain a certified dental assistant (Cda) credential. Two years of relevant experience and registration with the state of washington as a dental assistant are required.
professional certificateCustomer servicePatient careRecord keepingInventory managementInfection controlQuality assuranceOSHA complianceFour-handed dentistryDental softwareRadiograph exposureInstrument processingChairside assistingAutoclave operationCoronal polishDental sterilization
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional growth opportunities
- Retirement benefits