Dental Assistant II

About Sea Mar

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 1978, serves diverse communities in Washington State with comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services. The organization is committed to serving all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay.

Position: Dental Assistant II (Sea Mar Community Health Centers)

Start Wage: $22.65 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday (hourly)

• Provide chairside assistance using four‑handed dentistry across multiple dental procedures.
• Escort patients, support patient flow, and communicate delays to staff and patients.
• Assist with scheduling, charting, vitals, and patient education.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, and OSHA compliance.
• Assist with inventory, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and record keeping.
• Support insurance verification, pre‑authorizations, and treatment planning.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and training of new staff.

• Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or at least 18 months of dental assisting experience.
• Washington State Department of Health Dental Assistant Registration required.
• BLS CPR certification required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually.
• Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must pass the DAII competency test/practical with an 80% score or higher.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage for full‑time employees working 30 hours or more.
• Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off starting at 24 days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k)/Retirement options.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our organization, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..