Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-call Dental Assistant I for our Des Moines Dental Clinic in Washington. The position supports providers in delivering dental care and maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Required WA Dental Assistant license and BLS, with strong organization, computer skills, and dental software experience (Dentrix, Allscripts PM). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Dental assisting education or experience.
• Familiarity with computers and dental software.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and depart patients in a courteous, professional manner.
• Provide patient education and instructions before, during, and after procedures.
• Schedule appointments and register patients in Dentrix and Allscripts PM.
• Complete thorough charting in Dentrix using SOAP or PARTS format.
• Measure vital signs including blood pressure as directed.
• Maintain sterilization methods and OSHA compliance in all areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Washington State Dental Assistant license

Tools

Dentrix

Allscripts PM

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Dental Assistant I - Posting #27148

Hourly Rate: $21.69

Position Summary

On-call Dental Assistant position available for our Des Moines Dental Clinic. Candidate will assist providers in the delivery of dental care. Other responsibilities are as follows: assist provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery procedures and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act. We are looking for someone with engaging communication, interpersonal skills and has the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast pace environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and depart patients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially when talking to patients or discussing confidential information.
• Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dental procedure.
• Participate in scheduling appointments, arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registering patient in Allscripts PM.
• Have the ability to complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format.
• Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by Dental Provider.
• Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.

Education and/or Experience

• Applicant must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills
• Dental assisting education or experience
• Familiarity with the utilization of computers
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Norma Solis, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).