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Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Dental Asst III
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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
Job Description
Dental Asst III Sea Mar Community Health Centers - 3.0 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $24.28 an hour 1 day 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 Team leadership Registered Dental Assistant Leading team collaboration initiatives 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 III (Lead/Clinic Coordinator) - Sea Mar Community Health Centers Sea Mar is seeking a Dental Assistant III / Lead Dental Assistant to support dental providers and assist with clinic coordination, staff training, patient flow, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance. This role includes leadership responsibilities and ensures exceptional patient experience and operational efficiency. Key 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 Assist supervisors with policy implementation, performance monitoring, and quality improvement 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) Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.