Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused organization dedicated to providing comprehensive health services. As a Dental Assistant at a thriving clinic, you'll play a crucial role in supporting dental providers and enhancing patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will assist in a variety of dental procedures, maintain essential records, and contribute to a team that values diversity and inclusion. With excellent benefits and opportunities for growth, this is more than just a job; it's a fulfilling career path in a supportive community health setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off

401(k)/Retirement Options

Qualifications

• Valid WA State license and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year dental assisting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in various procedures as per WA Dental Practice Act.
• Maintain records for safety data sheets and dental supplies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Dental Record Experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Familiarity with Computers

Education

Valid WA State License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Formal Dental Assistant Program

Tools

Dental Equipment

Computer Software

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. We are recruiting for the following position:

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

Dental Assistant I, II, or III - Posting #27151

Hourly Range: $21.69 - $23.57

Position Summary:

Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Lynnwood Dental Clinic. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act. Other responsibilities include assisting provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Major Duties:

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

Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Valid WA State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computers.
• Excellent customer service skills; must be able to communicate, read, and write in English, and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Minimum 1 year dental assisting experience.

Additional Requirements:

As a Dental Assistant II, applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 months of work experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of work experience in a Dental Assistant position.

As a Dental Assistant III, applicant must be knowledgeable of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations, including QI. Must be 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 working in a Dental Assistant position.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job; it’s a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, full-time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package including:

• 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.

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 Nazanin Lashgari, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 11/21/2024

External candidates considered after 11/26/2024

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.