Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Des Moines, WA, is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant to support our Des Moines Dental Clinic. The role involves assisting providers in various dental procedures and ensuring smooth patient flow and education throughout visits.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA state license, BLS certification, and dental assisting experience, with strong customer service and organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• WA State license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dental assisting education or experience.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Excellent customer service.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental assisting education or experience

WA State license

BLS certification

Job description

Dental Assistant I - Posting #26566

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. We are recruiting for the following position:

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

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 WA State license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills
• Dental assisting education or experience
• Familiarity with the utilization of computers
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 6/13/2024

External candidates are considered after 6/18/2024

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

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.