Dental Assistant Supervisor

002 Sea Mar Community Health Center; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 361,000 - 3,908,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

EAP

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days + 10

401(k) Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state seeks a Dental Supervisor to lead dental assistants and reception staff, coordinate patient flow, and support dental providers in delivering quality care.

The role emphasizes efficient operations, strong patient experience, OSHA compliance, and ongoing quality improvement. The position requires leadership, registration, and active BLS CPR, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required.
• High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting/office management training.
• 3+ years dental office experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Current BLS CPR required (within 1 month of hire).
• TB testing annually.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dental assistants and reception staff
• support training and performance management
• Coordinate patient flow, scheduling, triage, and daily clinic operations
• Provide chairside support and ensure proper sterilization and OSHA compliance
• Oversee quality improvement activities, reporting, and documentation
• Assist with dental insurance verification, coding, and cost estimates
• Maintain clinic supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance records
• Support community outreach and dental program growth
• Serve as working supervisor when staffing shortages occur

Education

Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration

High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting/office management training

3+ years dental office experience

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.

Dental Supervisor

Sea Mar is seeking a Dental Supervisor to lead dental assistants and reception staff, coordinate patient flow, and support dental providers in delivering quality care. This leadership role ensures efficient operations, strong patient experience, and compliance with clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise dental assistants and reception staff
• support training and performance management
• Coordinate patient flow, scheduling, triage, and daily clinic operations
• Provide chairside support and ensure proper sterilization and OSHA compliance
• Oversee quality improvement activities, reporting, and documentation
• Assist with dental insurance verification, coding, and cost estimates
• Maintain clinic supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance records
• Support community outreach and dental program growth
• Serve as working supervisor when staffing shortages occur

Qualifications

• Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required
• High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting/office management training
• 3+ years dental office experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Current BLS CPR required (within 1 month of hire)
• TB testing annually

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $26.62 - $28.37 per hour based on experience

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Can be edited based on need) Hourly - Hourly Plan, 26.62 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.