Dental Assistant II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 38,928 - 52,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off starting at 24 days per

10 paid holidays

401(k)/retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Seattle, WA seeks a Dental Assistant II for our busy dental clinic. This full-time role supports providers with four-handed dentistry, conducts patient education, takes vital signs, and assists with treatment planning and cost estimates.

Responsibilities include obtaining insurance pre-authorizations, verifying benefits, and training new staff. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute or equivalent.
• Minimum work experience: 6 months in a Dental Assistant position, or 18 months for those with no formal training.
• Registration: All Dental Assistants must be registered with the Washington State Department of Health; current registration is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR: Obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain it continuously.
• TB testing: Annually.
• Bilingual English/Spanish: Preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dental providers using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Assist with diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic, orthodontic procedures.
• Educate patients before, during and after procedures; obtain vital signs and blood pressure; assist with treatment planning and cost estimates.
• Complete insurance pre-authorizations, verify eligibility and benefits, and support training of new employees and trainees.
• Duties may vary with clinic activity and may be assigned to other departments or sites.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services.

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

Dental Assistant II – Posting #26284

Hourly Rate: $21.99

Position Summary

Full‑time Dental Assistant II position at our Seattle, WA dental clinic. The Dental Assistant will provide dental providers with chair‑side assistance using four‑handed dentistry techniques as specified in the Dental Assistant Manual, assisting with diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic, orthodontic and other services permitted by the Washington Dental Practice Act. The role includes patient education and instruction before, during and after procedures, obtaining accurate blood pressure and vital signs, and assisting patients with treatment planning, cost estimates and treatment sequencing. The assistant will complete insurance pre‑authorizations, verify eligibility and benefits, and support training of new employees and trainees. Duties may vary with clinic activity and may include temporary assignments to other departments or sites.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute or equivalent.
• Minimum work experience: 6 months in a Dental Assistant position, or 18 months for those with no formal training.
• Registration: All Dental Assistants must be registered with the Washington State Department of Health; current registration is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR: Obtain within 90 days of hire and maintain it continuously.
• TB testing: Annually.
• Bilingual English/Spanish: Preferred, not required.

What We Offer

• Medical insurance
• Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year, plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)/retirement options

This position is represented by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.