Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers seeks a Dental Assistant I for our Lakewood, WA clinic. This on‑call role supports providers in restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery while upholding professional conduct in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates hold a WA Dental Assistant license and BLS, with experience in Dentrix and Allscripts PM. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with dental assisting.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and depart patients in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after dental procedures.
• Schedule appointments in Dentrix and register patients in Allscripts PM.
• Complete thorough charting in Dentrix using SOAP or PARTS format.
• Obtain blood pressure and other vital signs as directed by the provider.
• Maintain sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas.
• Position may require occasionally working on Saturdays and holidays.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Washington State Dental Assistant license

BLS certification

Dental assisting education or experience

Tools

Dentrix

Allscripts PM

Job description

Dental Assistant I - Posting #27302

Hourly Rate: $21.69

Position Summary

On‑call Dental Assistant position available for our Lakewood 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.
• Position may require occasionally working on Saturdays and holidays.

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.

Benefits

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

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 Mirranda Hummel, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Posted 01/28/2025