Dental Assistant II

Seamar; Vashon (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid-time-off of 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant II to assist dental providers in a busy clinic located in Vashon, Washington. In this role, you will provide chairside assistance and help maintain efficient patient flow while ensuring high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will have formal dental assistant training or considerable experience, with strong communication skills and a preference for bilingual candidates. Sea Mar offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months of dental assisting experience.
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration is required.
• BLS CPR must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Patient service skills

Education

Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months experience

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration

BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire

TB testing annually

Job description

## Dental Assistant IIApplylocations: LCN - Vashon - 10030 SW 210th Sttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102147Sea 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 II – Sea Mar Community Health Centers**Sea 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 staff**Qualifications*** 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 higher**Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.****Starting Wage:** $22.65 per hour**Work 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.Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.