Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Tumwater, WA seeks an On‑Call Dental Assistant to support dental providers across restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. The role emphasizes patient communication, professionalism, and adherence to the WA Dental Practice Act.

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred. Greet and assist patients, educate before/after procedures, manage check‑in/out in Dentrix and Allscripts PM, perform charting in S.O.A.P.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dental assisting education or experience.
• Familiarity with computer utilization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

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 and in managing patient check-in and check-out in Dentrix, and registering patients in Allscripts PM.
• Complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using the S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format.
• Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by the dental provider.
• Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas, including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Washington State Dental Assistant license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Dental Assistant I - Posting #27544

Hourly Rate: $22.34

Position Summary

On-Call Dental Assistant position available for our Tumwater Dental Clinic. The candidate will assist providers in the delivery of dental care across restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and other procedures authorized by the WA Dental Practice Act. We seek an engaging communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast‑paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred.

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 and in managing patient check‑in and check‑out in Dentrix, and registering patients in Allscripts PM.
• Complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using the S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format.
• Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by the dental provider.
• Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas, including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.

Education and/or Experience

• Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills.
• Dental assisting education or experience.
• Familiarity with computer utilization.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.