Dental Assistant - On Call

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per 

Paid Holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers seeks a Dental Assistant I to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. The role includes chairside assistance, patient education, infection control, and aiding clinic operations.

Starting wage is $22.34 per hour, with full-time benefits. The team values confidentiality, patient comfort, and efficient documentation in Dentrix/Allscripts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience.
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures
• Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality
• Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation in Dentrix/Allscripts
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
• Support scheduling, inventory, supply ordering, and quality improvement activities
• Train new staff and assist with competency testing and ongoing education

Skills

Infection control

Patient communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Formal Dental Assistant program

Tools

Dentrix

Allscripts

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.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization. Dental Assistant I (Sea Mar Community Health Centers) Sea Mar is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. This role includes chairside assistance, patient education, infection control, and supporting clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures
• Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality
• Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation in Dentrix/Allscripts
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
• Support scheduling, inventory, supply ordering, and quality improvement activities
• Train new staff and assist with competency testing and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience
• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire
• Strong infection control and patient communication skillsBilingual English/Spanish preferred

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package. Starting Wage: $22.34 per hour. Work Schedule: Monday – Saturday Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.34 USD Hourly.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

Full-time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.