Dental Assistant II

Seamar; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 25,742 - 36,663; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)/Retirement options

Paid time off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers and assist with patient care operations. Responsibilities include providing chairside assistance, maintaining infection control, scheduling, and supporting patient education. Candidates should have formal training or relevant experience, a Washington State Dental Assistant Registration, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive wage of $22.65 per hour, with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or significant practical experience.
• Current Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration.
• BLS CPR certified within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Assist with scheduling, charting, and patient education.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient service skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months of experience

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Dental Assistant II page is loaded## Dental Assistant IIlocations: LCN - Lacey - 669 Woodland Square Looptime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101881Sea 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 organizationSea Mar is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers and assist with clinic operations, patient flow, training, and supply inventory. This role includes chairside assistance and administrative support to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.Key Responsibilities· Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple dental procedures· Escort patients, support patient flow, and communicate delays to staff and patients· Assist with scheduling, charting, vitals, and patient education· Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA compliance· Assist with inventory, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and record keeping· Support insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and treatment planning· Participate in quality improvement activities and training of new staffQualifications· Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months dental assisting experience· Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required· BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually· Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred· Must pass DAII competency test/practical with 80% or higherSea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.Starting Wage: $22.65 per hourWork Schedule: Monday – Friday (Can be edited based on need)Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.65 USD Hourly**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* EAP (Employee Assistance Program)* 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.Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.locations: LCN - Lacey - 669 Woodland Square Looptime type: Part timeposted on: Posted TodaySea Mar Community Health Centers, 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 regardless of their ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 clinics.