Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for an on-call position at their Salmon Creek Dental Clinic. This role involves assisting dental providers in delivering a range of dental procedures, including restorative and orthodontic work. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a valid WA State license. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on community health. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to providing quality care to all individuals, regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Valid WA State license and BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in dental assisting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in various procedures as allowed by WA Dental Practice Act.
• Maintain records and assist in training new Dental Assistants.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

English Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Dental Assistant Program

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Dental 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 #27431

Hourly Rate: $22.34 - $24.28

Position Summary:

On-call Dental Assistant position available for our Vancouver - Salmon Creek 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 the provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Major duties for Dental Assistants include maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore test, and inventory of dental supplies. In addition, the candidate will assist in training new Dental Assistants and organizing schedules to generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures. Candidates who have previous ortho 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 are required for this position. Must be able to communicate, read, and write in English and have the ability to interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.

As a Dental Assistant II, the 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 work experience in a Dental Assistant position.

As a Dental Assistant III, the applicant must be knowledgeable of the 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 working in a Dental Assistant position.

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 Annalee Burgoyne, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 03/25/2025

External candidates considered after 03/28/2025.

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.