Dental Assistant II

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978, is committed to providing quality and comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State.

Position summary:

Full-time Dental Assistant II providing chair side assistance using four-handed dentistry technique with diagnostic, preventative, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, oral surgery, prosthodontic and orthodontic procedures. Responsibilities include patient education, vital sign acquisition, treatment plan assistance, insurance pre-authorizations, and help coordinate training of new employees. The role may also involve temporary assignments in other departments or sites as directed by the supervisor.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute, or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of work experience; if no formal training, at least 18 months in a Dental Assistant position.
• Registered with the Washington State Department of Health, maintaining current registration.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• TB testing annually and current Washington State Dental Registration.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

• Hourly Rate: $21.99.
• Medical, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k)/Retirement options.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer and is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization.