Dental Assistant I, II, or III

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

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Monroe is looking for a Dental Assistant (I, II, or III) to join their team. The role involves assisting providers in dental procedures, maintaining accurate records, and potentially traveling to cover shifts at other clinics. Candidates must possess a valid Washington State license and BLS certification.

The position offers an hourly wage of $21.69 to $23.57 and requires good organizational and communication skills. Experience in orthodontics is preferred, along with bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Washington State license and BLS certification.
• Organizational skills and dental record experience required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Previous orthodontic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider in various dental procedures.
• Perform sterilization and adhere to OSHA regulations.
• Maintain accurate records for dental supply inventory.
• Train new Dental Assistants as needed.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Valid Washington State license

BLS certification

Formal Dental Assistant program (for Dental Assistant II)

Job description

Job Overview

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. 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. The network includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Position Summary

Dental Assistant I, II, or III – hourly $21.69 - $23.57. On‑call position available at the Monroe Dental Clinic, with potential travel to Everett, Marysville, and Lynnwood clinics to cover open shifts. The Assistant will support the dental provider in all procedures permitted by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider in restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and other approved procedures.
• Perform sterilization and adhere to OSHA regulations, including Quality Improvement.
• Duplicate and mount radiographs; take impressions; pour and trim models.
• Place temporary restorations, retraction cord, and matrix bands; perform coronal polish; administer fluoride treatments.
• Maintain accurate records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore tests, and dental supply inventory.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants and organize schedules to generate check lists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Washington State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills, dental record experience, and computer proficiency.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to read and write in English.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred previous orthodontic experience.

Dental Assistant II: must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program and a minimum of 6 months of work experience. Employees with no formal training must have at least 18 months of experience in a Dental Assistant position.

Dental Assistant III: must be knowledgeable of sterilization methods and OSHA regulations (QI), able to duplicate and mount radiographs, perform all listed clinical tasks, and have 2 years of experience. Employees with no formal training must have at least 3 years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.