Dental Assistant I, or II

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

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a part-time Dental Assistant at their Lynnwood Clinic. The role involves assisting in various dental procedures, maintaining records, and training new staff. Candidates must have a valid WA State license and BLS certification, with customer service skills emphasized. Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS certification and valid WA State license required.
• Previous dental record experience and computer familiarity needed.
• Preferred bilingual Spanish for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental provider in procedures permitted by WA State Dental Practice Act.
• Maintain records for MSDS, spore tests, and inventory.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Valid WA State license

BLS Certification

Formal Dental Assistant program

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, with a focus on Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, sexual orientation, or ability to pay. Our network includes over 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics, along with nutritional, social, and educational services.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Dental Assistant I, or II - Posting #26504

Hourly Range: $21.69 - $21.99

Position Summary:

Part-time Dental Assistant position available at our Lynnwood Dental Clinic. The candidate will assist the dental provider in delivering dental procedures permitted by the WA State Dental Practice Act. Responsibilities include assisting in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and other procedures allowed by law.

Major duties:

• Maintain records for MSDS, spore tests, and dental supplies inventory.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants.
• Organize schedules and checklists for dental procedures maintenance.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Valid WA State license, BLS certification, organizational skills, dental record experience, and computer familiarity.
• Excellent customer service skills; able to communicate effectively in English, with preferred bilingual Spanish skills.
• For Dental Assistant II, completion of a formal Dental Assistant program and at least 6 months of work experience; without formal training, a minimum of 18 months of experience is required.

How to Apply:

Complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For questions, email Nazanin Lashgari, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Additional Information:

Posted 5/21/2024. External candidates considered after 5/24/2024. This position is represented by OPEIU. Employment types include Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and On-Call. Please indicate how you were referred, your previous employment status with Sea Mar, and if you can perform the job functions with or without accommodations. Education, training, skills, and Spanish language proficiency are also requested.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks and clearance from federally-funded program exclusions. Consent is given for investigations into character and reputation, with rights to request disclosure. The application includes optional demographic questions for compliance reporting purposes.