Lead Dental Assistant & Clinic Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

PTO 24 days + 10 holidays

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state seeks a Dental Assistant III (Lead/Clinic Coordinator) to support dental providers, lead back‑office staff, manage workflow and ensure excellent patient experience.

The role requires a Washington State DOH dental assistant registration, completion of a formal program or 3+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. BLS CPR within 90 days and TB testing annually are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Registration with Washington State DOH required.
• Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 3+ years experience.
• Minimum 2 years dental assisting experience (or 3+ years without formal training).
• BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across a full range of dental procedures.
• Lead and support back-office staff training, scheduling, and workflow.
• Oversee patient flow, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure excellent customer service.
• Maintain sterilization, OSHA compliance, and equipment maintenance.
• Manage supply inventory, ordering, and emergency kit logs.
• Support insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and patient treatment planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental Assistant program

Washington State DOH registration

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Washington state seeks a Dental Assistant III (Lead/Clinic Coordinator) to support dental providers, lead back‑office staff, manage workflow and ensure excellent patient experience.

The role requires a Washington State DOH dental assistant registration, completion of a formal program or 3+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. BLS CPR within 90 days and TB testing annually are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.