Dental Assistant I: Chairside Care & Patient Education

Seamar; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Part 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

10 paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant in Federal Way, WA, to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. The role includes chairside assistance, patient education, and infection control. Required qualifications include completion of a formal Dental Assistant program, Washington State DOH registration, and BLS CPR within 90 days. The starting wage is $22.34 per hour with benefits. Sea Mar values diversity and inclusiveness in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year of experience.
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire.
• Strong infection control and patient communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures.
• Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality.
• Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation.

Skills

Infection control

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration

BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire

Tools

Dentrix

Allscripts

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant in Federal Way, WA, to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. The role includes chairside assistance, patient education, and infection control. Required qualifications include completion of a formal Dental Assistant program, Washington State DOH registration, and BLS CPR within 90 days. The starting wage is $22.34 per hour with benefits. Sea Mar values diversity and inclusiveness in its workforce.