Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 29,880 - 32,470; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an on-call Dental Assistant at our Federal Way Dental Clinic. The role supports the dental team in procedures and patient care, with focus on accuracy in records, inventory management, and safety protocol adherence.

Ideal candidates hold WA licensure and BLS, are fluent in English, and may be bilingual in English/Spanish. Prior dental assistant experience is preferred, and duties include training new staff and maintaining quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid WA State license and BLS certification.
• Excellent customer service; ability to read and write English.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in procedures per WA State Dental Practice Act.
• Maintain MSDS records, spore test, and inventory of dental supplies.
• Train new Dental Assistants, organize schedules, and generate maintenance checklists.
• Support orthodontic and other dental procedures as needed.

Skills

WA dental license

BLS certification

Organizational skills

Dental record experience

Computer familiarity

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

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, II, or III – Posting #26635

Hourly Rate: $21.69 - $23.57

Position Summary

On‑call Dental Assistant position available for our Federal Way Dental Clinic. 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 procedures, and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Major duties include maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore test, inventory of dental supplies. The assistant will also help train new Dental Assistants, organize schedules, and generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures. Candidates with previous orthodontic experience are preferred.

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 English/Spanish.

Dental Assistant II – applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute, or equivalent and a minimum of 6 months of work experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of work 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 working experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions regarding the position, email Ana Sciscente Ramirez, Dental Supervisor, [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 7/5/2024

External candidates considered after 7/10/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).