Dental Assistant II
About The Position
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. We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Sea Mar is seeking a Dental Assistant II to support dental providers and assist with clinic operations, patient flow, training, and supply inventory. This role includes chairside assistance and administrative support to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 18+ months dental assisting experience
- Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required
- BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills
- Must pass DAII competency test/practical with 80% or higher
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple dental procedures
- Escort patients, support patient flow, and communicate delays to staff and patients
- Assist with scheduling, charting, vitals, and patient education
- Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA compliance
- Assist with inventory, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and record keeping
- Support insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and treatment planning
- Participate in quality improvement activities and training of new staff
Benefits
- 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
- 401(k)/Retirement options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
