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Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Dental Assistant I

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$51,473 / year median in Washington

+21% projected growth

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Dental Assistant I Sea Mar Community Health Centers - 3.0 Federal Way, WA Job Details Full-time From $22.34 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Patient comfort Spanish Patient rooming Vital signs Dental care patient counseling Preparing dental treatment areas Medical procedure assistance Greeting dental patients Care documentation English Healthcare practice inventory management Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Medical scheduling Dental sterilization procedures Disinfection procedures Dentrix Quality improvement Clinical assessment documentation Four handed dentistry Care facility supply management Allscripts Medical assisting Dental Assisting 1 year Patient escort assistance Training Patient education Ordering supplies Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description 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 Dental Assistant I (Sea Mar Community Health Centers) Sea Mar is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. This role includes chairside assistance, patient education, infection control, and supporting clinic operations. Key Responsibilities Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation in Dentrix/Allscripts Maintain sterilization and infection control standards Support scheduling, inventory, supply ordering, and quality improvement activities Train new staff and assist with competency testing and ongoing education Qualifications Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire Strong infection control and patient communication skills Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.
Starting Wage:
$22.34 per hour
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (Can be edited based on need) Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.34
USD Hourly What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of: 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. We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.