Dental Assistant I

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 organizationDental Assistant I - Posting #26832Hourly Rate: $21.69Position Summary:On-call Dental Assistant position available for our Marysville Dental Clinic. Candidate will assist providers in the delivery of dental care. Other responsibilities are as follows: assist provider in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery procedures and any other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act. We are looking for someone with engaging communication, interpersonal skills and has the ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fast pace environment. Duties and responsibilities: Greet, seat, and depart patients, being courteous and professional at all times, especially whentalking to patients or discussing confidential information.Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dentalprocedure.Participate in scheduling appointments arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registeringpatient in Allscripts PM.Have the ability to complete thorough, accurate charting in Dentrix using S.O.A.P. or P.A.R.T.S.format.Obtain accurate blood pressure readings and other vital signs as directed by Dental Provider.Maintain proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations in all clinic areas includingtreatment rooms and the sterilization areasEducation and/or Experience:Applicant must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant licenseBasic life support (BLS) certificationOrganizational skillsDental assisting education or experienceFamiliarity with the utilization of computersExcellent customer service skills requiredBilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required 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 Tania Lopez, Dental Supervisor, at [email protected].Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPosted 9/5/2024External candidates are considered after 9/10/2024This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.