Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Tumwater is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant. This role involves assisting providers in delivering dental care, including various procedures, and requires strong communication skills. Candidates with a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license and BLS certification are encouraged to apply.

Being bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred. The position is a great opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team committed to diverse community health.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is necessary.
• Familiarity with computers and organizational skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in Restorative, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery procedures.
• Provide patient education and instructions before dental procedures.
• Complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Washington State Dental Assistant License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Dental Assisting Education or Experience

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

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.

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

Position Summary

On-Call Dental Assistant position available for our Tumwater 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. Candidates bilingual in English/Spanish are highly preferred.

Hourly Rate: $22.34

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 Washington State Dental Assistant license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills
• Dental assisting education or experience
• Familiarity with the utilization of computersExcellent customer service skills required
• 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 Diana Allen, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 06/05/2025

External candidates are considered after 06/10/2025

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

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