Dental Assistant I

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; White Center (WA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant I for their White Center Dental Clinic. In this role, you will assist dental providers, maintain proper records, and manage inventory. The candidates must possess a valid Washington State license and BLS certification, along with excellent organizational and customer service skills.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time-off starting at 24 days per year. An exciting opportunity awaits in a culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computer utilization.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental provider in the delivery of various dental procedures.
• Maintain records for material safety data sheets (MSDS) and manage inventory.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants and organize schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Dental record experience

Familiarity with computer utilization

Education

Valid Washington 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.

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

Dental Assistant I – Posting #27502 – Hourly Range: $22.34

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Assistant position available for our White Center Dental Clinic. The candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and any other procedures covered by the Act.

Responsibilities

Maintain proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS) and spore tests, and manage inventory of dental supplies. Assist in training new Dental Assistants, organize schedules, and generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Washington State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computer utilization.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred: bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred: previous orthodontic experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year plus 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 Tripti Vats, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Posted 05/15/2025. External candidates considered after 05/20/2024. 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.