Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 30,775 - 33,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

401(k) / Retirement options

Paid time off (24 days + 10 holidays)

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for its Lacey Dental Clinic and Olympia Dental Clinic. The role includes assisting dental providers in a range of procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act, including restorative and orthodontic care.

Candidates should hold a valid WA State dental license, BLS certification, and possess strong organizational and customer service skills. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement options, and a culturally diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid WA State license and BLS certification required.
• Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency expected.
• Preferred candidates should be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider in various dental procedures.
• Maintain records for safety data sheets and dental supplies.
• Help train new Dental Assistants and organize schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Dental record experience

Computer proficiency

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

WA State Dental Assistant license

BLS certification

Formal Dental Assistant program

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers – Posting #27497 – Hourly: $22.34 – $24.28

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Assistant available for our Lacey Dental Clinic and Olympia Dental Clinic. Assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act. Work will include Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and any other procedures permitted by the Act.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist provider in a variety of dental procedures.
• Maintain proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore test, and inventory of dental supplies.
• Help train new Dental Assistants and organize schedules to generate check‑lists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid WA State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Strong organizational skills, dental record experience, and computer proficiency.
• Excellent customer service skills; must communicate, read and write in English, and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred prior orthodontic experience.

Additional Requirements by Level

• Dental Assistant I: Minimum 6 months of work experience in a Dental Assistant position.
• Dental Assistant II: Completed a formal Dental Assistant program (College, Technical Institute or equivalent) with at least 6 months of experience. If no formal training, at least 18 months of experience.
• Dental Assistant III: Knowledge of sterilization methods and OSHA regulations, ability to duplicate and mount radiographs, take impressions, perform coronal polish, fluoride treatments, etc. Minimum 2 years of experience; if no formal training, at least 3 years.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, EAP, Paid‑time‑off (24 days + 10 paid holidays).
• 401(k) / Retirement options.
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay for services.