Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Retirement options

Culturally diverse environment

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic. In this role, you will assist providers in delivering quality dental care and engage with patients ensuring a courteous and professional interaction.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license, BLS certification, and experience in a dental environment. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. Enjoy benefits like 401(k) options in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior dental assisting education or experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computers necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivery of dental care including various procedures.
• Greet, seat, and depart patients professionally.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures.
• Schedule appointments and register patients using Dentrix and Allscripts PM.
• Perform accurate charting in Dentrix.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

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 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
• Excellent customer service skills required
• 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, at [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).

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.

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