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 is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.

Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Lynnwood Dental Clinic. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act. Other responsibilities include assisting provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act.

Major duties for Dental Assistants include maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), spore test, inventory of dental supplies. In addition, will also assist in training new Dental Assistants and organizing schedules to generate check lists for maintenance of dental procedures.

• Valid WA State license
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills, dental record experience and familiarity with the utilization of computers
• Excellent customer service skills; must communicate, read and write in English and interpret common written material about dentistry
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish
• Minimum 1 year dental assisting experience

For Dental Assistant II, applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute or equivalent. Minimum 6 months of work experience is required. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of work experience in a Dental Assistant position.

For Dental Assistant III, applicant must be knowledgeable of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations including QI. Must be able to duplicate and mount radiographs, place temporary restorations, take impressions, pour and trim models, place retraction cord, place matrix bands, perform coronal polish and give fluoride treatments. Applicant must have 2 years working experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Dental Assistant position.

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. Fringe benefits surpass most companies. Full-time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package:

• 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.

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Nazanin Lashgari, Dental Supervisor, at nazaninlashgari.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 11/21/2024

External candidates considered after 11/26/2024

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

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