Dental Assistant I: Patient-Centric Care & Growth

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant I for the Vancouver - Fourth Plain Dental Clinic. The ideal candidate will assist in restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures while supporting the delivery of dental care. Qualifications include a valid Washington State Dental License and Basic Life Support certification. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and paid time off. Contact Valerie Hebrard at [e-mail] for queries.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State Dental License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification needed.
• Experience with dental record keeping and computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in various dental procedures as permitted by Washington Dental Practice Act.
• Support clinical procedures and the delivery of dental care.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Valid Washington State Dental License

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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: Posting #27524 Hourly Rate: $22.34 Position Summary: Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Vancouver - Fourth Plain Dental Clinic.
• Candidate will assist providers in the delivery of dental care.

Other responsibilities are as follows:

• assist provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery procedures and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

We are looking for someone with engaging communication, interpersonal skills and has the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast pace environment. Education and/or Experience:

• Applicant must have a valid WA State license Basic life support (BLS) certification Organizational skills Dental record experience Familiarity with the utilization of computers Excellent customer service skills required Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required What We Offer : Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization.
• Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement.
• The fringe benefits surpass most companies.

For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 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 Valerie Hebrard, Dental Supervisor, at [e-mail].
• Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 05/29/2025 External candidates are considered after 06/03/2025 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:

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