Dental Assistant Trainee

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.

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Hourly Rate: $20.00

The full‑time Dental Assistant Trainee position is available at the Battle Ground Dental Clinic, located near Seattle, WA. The trainee will complete the dental assistant training program and assist with the delivery of dental services to clients. The role requires completion of the CA Training Program within the scheduled duration and agreement to provide service after training.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must:

• Operate in a manner that prevents employees/patients exposure to communicable diseases through proper infection control.
• Effectively communicate with patients and staff both verbally and in writing.
• Read and interpret basic written materials about dentistry.
• Communicate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Participation in the Dental Assistant Program.
• Registration with the WA State Department of Health.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with use of computers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive a comprehensive benefit package, including:

• Medical, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance, long‑term disability, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement options

To apply, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have questions regarding the position, email aldonawroblewski.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.