Dental Assistant I, 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. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Dental Assistant I, II, or III - Posting #26349

Hourly Range: $21.69 - $23.57

Position Summary:

Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Vancouver Dental Clinic - Fourth Plain location. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act. Other responsibilities include assisting the 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, assisting in training new Dental Assistants, and organizing schedules to generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Applicant must have a 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 required. Must be able to communicate, read, and write in English and have the ability to interpret common written material about dentistry.
• Preferred bilingual in Spanish.

As a Dental Assistant II, the applicant must have completed a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute, or equivalent. A minimum of 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.

As a Dental Assistant III, the applicant must be knowledgeable of the proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations including QI. 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 of working experience. Employees with no formal training must have a minimum of 3 years of experience working in a Dental Assistant position.

What We Offer:

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 opportunities for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• 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.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Valerie Hebrard, Dental Supervisor, at valeriehebrard@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 4/25/2024

External candidates considered after 4/30/2024

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