Dental Assistant Trainee — Fast-Paced Clinic Training

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid time off 24 days + 10 holidays

401(k) retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is recruiting a Dental Assistant Trainee to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinic in Washington. You will learn the Dental Assistant Training Program while assisting with patient care, radiographs, infection control, and documentation.

Under supervision you will develop skills to become a Dental Assistant I, gaining experience in patient education, charting in Epic, and front desk support as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Enrollment in Sea Mar Dental Assistant Training Program.
• Current WA State Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS/CPR certification for adults and infants required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers with chairside procedures.
• Learn dental terminology, instruments, materials, and procedures.
• Follow infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Take dental radiographs (X-rays) and maintain radiology standards.
• Provide patient education and pre/post-treatment instructions.
• Complete accurate charting and documentation in Epic; assist scheduling/front desk.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Complete all required training for advancement to Dental Assistant I.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrollment in Sea Mar Training Program

Washington State Dental Assistant Registration

BLS/CPR for adults & infants

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is recruiting a Dental Assistant Trainee to support clinicians in a fast-paced clinic in Washington. You will learn the Dental Assistant Training Program while assisting with patient care, radiographs, infection control, and documentation.

Under supervision you will develop skills to become a Dental Assistant I, gaining experience in patient education, charting in Epic, and front desk support as needed.