Dental Assistant I

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

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant for their Lakewood clinic. The role requires assisting dental providers in delivering care and maintaining patient relations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment with a focus on community service.

Benefits

401(k)/Retirement options

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license is required.
• BLS certification and dental assisting experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in restorative and oral surgery procedures.
• Educate patients on pre- and post-procedure care.
• Manage patient scheduling and charting in Dentrix.

Skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

Washington State Dental Assistant license

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Dental assisting education

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 #27302

Hourly Rate: $21.69

Position Summary:

On-Call Dental Assistant positionavailable 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 WashingtonState 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

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, [e-mail] .

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 01/28/2025

External candidates are considered after 01/31/2025

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

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