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. Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization Dental Assistant I - Posting #27148 Hourly Rate: $21.69 Position Summary On-call Dental Assistant position available for our Des Moines 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 when talking to patients or discussing confidential information. Provide patient education and instructions to patients before, after, and during any dental procedure. Participate in scheduling appointments, arriving, and departing patients in Dentrix and registering patient 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 including treatment rooms and the sterilization areas. Education and/or Experience Applicant must have a valid Washington State Dental Assistant license Basic life support (BLS) certification Organizational skills Dental assisting education or experience Familiarity with the utilization of computers Bilingual 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 Norma Solis, Dental Supervisor, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). #J-18808-Ljbffr Sea Mar Community Health Centers