On-Call Dental Assistant I – Patient-Focused

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Retirement options

Culturally diverse environment

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic. In this role, you will assist providers in delivering quality dental care and engage with patients ensuring a courteous and professional interaction.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license, BLS certification, and experience in a dental environment. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. Enjoy benefits like 401(k) options in a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• Prior dental assisting education or experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computers necessary.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivery of dental care including various procedures.
• Greet, seat, and depart patients professionally.
• Provide patient education before, during, and after procedures.
• Schedule appointments and register patients using Dentrix and Allscripts PM.
• Perform accurate charting in Dentrix.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Valid Washington State Dental Assistant license

Basic life support (BLS) certification

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking an On-Call Dental Assistant I for the Lakewood Dental Clinic. In this role, you will assist providers in delivering quality dental care and engage with patients ensuring a courteous and professional interaction.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license, BLS certification, and experience in a dental environment. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred but not required. Enjoy benefits like 401(k) options in a diverse work environment.