Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Paid time off starting at 24 days per year

401(k) retirement options

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Puyallup is seeking a Full-time Dental Assistant for their Dental Clinic. The role requires assisting dental providers with various procedures under Washington State law and maintaining necessary records and inventory.

Candidates should hold a valid Washington State license, BLS certification, and demonstrate proficiency in English communication. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State license and BLS certification.
• Experience with dental records and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dental provider in delivering dental procedures.
• Maintain records for safety data sheets and inventory.
• Train new dental assistants and organize schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program

Valid Washington State license

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Job description

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Assistant position available for our Puyallup Dental Clinic. The candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery.

Major duties include:

• Maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore tests, and inventory of dental supplies.
• Assisting in training new dental assistants and organizing schedules.
• Generating checklists for maintenance of dental procedures.
• Assisting with any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State license and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Organizational skills and dental record experience.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent customer service skills; must be able to communicate, read, write in English and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred previous orthodontic experience.

Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant II applicants 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 experience.

Dental Assistant III

Dental Assistant III applicants must be knowledgeable of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations, including quality improvement. They 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. Applicants must have 2 years of working experience; employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 3 years of experience.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers a dynamic and growing community health organization with opportunities for advancement. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement options
• Opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment

Other Information

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). External candidates considered after 04/29/2025. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.