Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a community-focused health center as a Dental Assistant, where you'll play a vital role in delivering quality dental care. This on-call position requires assisting dental providers with various procedures while ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, a valid WA State license, and a commitment to excellent customer service. If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Valid WA State license and BLS certification required.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in various dental procedures.
• Maintain records for dental supplies and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Dental Assistant Program

BLS Certification

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

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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 #27487

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. Responsibilities include assisting in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and other procedures permitted by law. On-Call Dental Assistants must be willing to work Saturdays.

Major duties include:

• Maintaining records for MSDS, spore tests, and dental supplies inventory.
• Assisting in training new Dental Assistants and organizing schedules for dental procedure maintenance.

Candidates with previous ortho experience are preferred.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Valid WA State license, BLS certification, organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computers.
• Excellent customer service skills; ability to communicate, read, and write in English; ability to interpret dental-related written material.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.

As a Dental Assistant II, applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program and have at least 6 months of work experience. Without formal training, a minimum of 18 months of experience is required.

As a Dental Assistant III, applicant must be knowledgeable of sterilization methods, OSHA regulations, and able to perform radiographs, temporary restorations, impressions, and other procedures. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required; without formal training, at least 3 years of experience is necessary.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions, email Ilyce Wilbanks at [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 05/06/2025. External candidates considered after 05/09/2025. This position is represented by OPEIU. Visit www.seamar.org for more info or apply through our Career page.