Dental Assistant II

Organisation Overview

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, sexual orientation, or 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.

Full‑time Dental Assistant II position available for our Seattle, WA dental clinic. The Dental Assistant will provide dental providers all necessary chair‑side assistance using four‑handed dentistry technique (as specified in the Dental Assistant Manual) with procedures in the categories required:
Diagnostic, Preventative, Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontic, Orthodontics and other services allowed by the Washington Dental Practice Act. Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dental procedure. Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by dental provider. Assist patients, both private pay and with insurance, by providing treatment plans and cost estimates and sequencing of treatments.

Complete insurance pre‑authorizations; verify patient eligibility and benefits as directed by Dental Assistant III, dentist, dental supervisor or regional dental manager. Assist the Dental Assistant III and the dental supervisor or regional dental manager in coordinating the training of new employees and/or dental trainees. The duties and responsibilities for this position may vary with changes occurring in the clinic activities or requirements.

The supervisor or regional dental manager may assign temporary work in other departments or other dental sites if necessary.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a college, technical institute or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 6 months of work experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 18 months of work experience in a Dental Assistant position.
• All Dental Assistants must be registered with the Washington State Department of Health; failure to keep registration current will be grounds for disciplinary action, including suspension and up to termination.
• This position requires obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire and maintaining certification throughout employment.
• Complete TB testing annually and maintain a current Washington State Dental Registration.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

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 a job; it’s a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 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, contact Pablo Barraza, Dental Supervisor, at Pablo Barraza.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.