Dental Assistant , II or III

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 range: $21.69 – $23.57.

ON CALL Dental Assistant position available for our Everett Dental Clinic. Candidates must be available on Saturdays. Orthodontic experience is preferred.

• Assist the dental provider in the delivery of all procedures authorized under the WA State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Maintain accurate records for material safety data sheets (MSDS) and spore testing.
• Inventory dental supplies and manage supplies management.
• Assist in training new Dental Assistants and organize schedules to produce checklists for procedure maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid WA state license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, organizational skills, dental record experience, and proficiency with computers.
• Excellent customer service skills; strong communication abilities in written and spoken English.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred but not required.

Additional qualifications for each level:

• Dental Assistant II:
  Minimum 6 months work experience and completion of a formal Dental Assistant program.
• Dental Assistant III:
  Minimum 2 years experience and knowledge of sterilization methods, OSHA regulations, and quality improvement. If no formal training, minimum 3 years experience.

To apply, complete the online application and click "Submit" or "Apply Now". For questions, email Cindy Carrillo, Dental Supervisor at Cindy Carrillo.

Posting Date: 12/19/2023. External candidates considered after 12/22/2023. Reposted on 04/05/2024.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

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