Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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. We are recruiting for the following position:

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

Dental Assistant I - Posting #26566

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-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

Education and/or Experience:

1. Applicant must have a valid WA State license.
2. Basic life support (BLS) certification.
3. Organizational skills.
4. Dental assisting education or experience.
5. Familiarity with the utilization of computers.
6. Excellent customer service skills required.
7. 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

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. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.