Dental Assistant I

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

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for their Vancouver - Fourth Plain Dental Clinic. The role involves assisting providers with various dental procedures and maintaining a professional demeanor in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will hold a valid WA State license and possess excellent organizational and customer service skills.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Qualifications

• Must have a valid WA State license.
• Require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with dental records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, and Oral Surgery procedures.
• Maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid WA State license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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 #27524

Hourly Rate: $22.34

Position Summary:

Full-time Dental Assistant positionavailable for our Vancouver - Fourth Plain 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.

Education and/or Experience:

• Applicant must have a valid WA State license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills
• Dental record experience
• Familiarity with the utilization of computers
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

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 Valerie Hebrard, Dental Supervisor, [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05/29/2025

External candidates are considered after 06/03/2025

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