Dental Assistant II - Patient-Centric Chairside Support

Seamar; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering first-rate patient care across multiple clinics in Washington. The role emphasizes chair-side assistance, patient communication, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

Qualified candidates will have a Dental Assistant program, WA registration, and strong English skills; bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant with WA DOH.
• High school diploma or GED and formal training.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and provide chair-side assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Greet, seat, and depart patients professionally.
• Schedule appointments and document in Dentrix and Allscripts PM.
• Obtain blood pressure and vital signs as directed.
• Maintain sterilization methods and OSHA compliance.
• Assist in inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
• Coordinate training of new employees and trainees.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Dental Assistant program

Tools

Washington State DOH registration

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering first-rate patient care across multiple clinics in Washington. The role emphasizes chair-side assistance, patient communication, and adherence to safety and infection-control standards.

Qualified candidates will have a Dental Assistant program, WA registration, and strong English skills; bilingual abilities are preferred.