On-Call Dental Assistant — Fast-Paced Community Clinic

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Des Moines, WA, is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant to support our Des Moines Dental Clinic. The role involves assisting providers in various dental procedures and ensuring smooth patient flow and education throughout visits.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA state license, BLS certification, and dental assisting experience, with strong customer service and organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• WA State license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dental assisting education or experience.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Excellent customer service.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet, seat, and depart patients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially when talking to patients or discussing confidential information.
• Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dental procedure.
• Participate in scheduling appointments arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registering patient in Allscripts PM.
• Have the ability to complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S. format.
• Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by Dental Provider.
• Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Dental assisting education or experience

WA State license

BLS certification

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Des Moines, WA, is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant to support our Des Moines Dental Clinic. The role involves assisting providers in various dental procedures and ensuring smooth patient flow and education throughout visits.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA state license, BLS certification, and dental assisting experience, with strong customer service and organizational skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.