Dental Assistant I, II, or III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off starting at 24 days per year

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant for their White Center Dental Clinic. The role involves assisting dental providers with various dental procedures, maintaining records, and training new staff.

Preferred candidates will have a valid WA license, customer service skills, and ideally be bilingual in English and Spanish. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 24 days of paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State license and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 6 months work experience as a Dental Assistant or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable in sterilization methods and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider in various dental procedures.
• Maintain proper records and inventory of dental supplies.
• Train new Dental Assistants and organize schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant program completion

Job description

Position Summary

Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our White Center Dental Clinic. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and any other procedures permitted by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist the provider in restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and other permissible procedures.
• Maintain proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore tests, and inventory of dental supplies.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants and organize schedules to generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a valid Washington State license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, strong organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computer use.
• Excellent customer service skills and effective communication in English. Must be able to read, write, and interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Preferred previous orthodontic experience.

Dental Assistant II Requirements

• Completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months work experience required. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months work experience.

Dental Assistant III Requirements

• Knowledgeable of 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.
• Minimum of 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 comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees working 30 hours or more, and opportunities for career advancement in a culturally diverse environment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.