Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 29,880 - 32,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

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 full-time Dental Assistant for our clinic in Battle Ground, WA. The role involves assisting in various dental procedures permitted under WA State law, while maintaining records and managing dental supplies.

Applicants must hold a valid WA license and have strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a BLS certification and familiarity with dental records. Join us for a fulfilling career with extensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Valid WA State license required.
• Experience in dental records and computer utilization.
• Knowledge of sterilization and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in procedures permitted by WA State.
• Maintain records for safety data sheets and perform spore tests.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Communication in English

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Formal Dental Assistant program

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Job description

Dental Assistant I, II, or III - Posting #26419

Hourly Range: $21.69 - $23.57

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Assistant position available for our Dental Clinic in Battle Ground, WA. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and any other procedures permitted by the Act.

Major duties include maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), performing spore tests, managing inventory of dental supplies, assisting in training new Dental Assistants, and organizing schedules and checklists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Applicant must have a valid WA State license, basic life support (BLS) certification, organizational skills, dental record experience and familiarity with the utilization of computers.
• Excellent customer service skills required. Must be able to communicate, read and write in English and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish.

Dental Assistant Levels

Dental Assistant II: applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute, or equivalent. A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required; employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of experience.

Dental Assistant III: applicant must be knowledgeable of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations including QI, able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish, and give fluoride treatments. Applicant must have 2 years of working experience; employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement and a benefits package that far exceeds most companies.

• 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

We also offer 401(k) / Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.