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 #27502 – Hourly Range: $22.34 Position Summary Full‑time Dental Assistant position available for our White Center Dental Clinic. The candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the Washington State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and any other procedures covered by the Act. Responsibilities Maintain proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS) and spore tests, and manage inventory of dental supplies. Assist in training new Dental Assistants, organize schedules, and generate checklists for maintenance of dental procedures. Qualifications and Experience Valid Washington State license and basic life support (BLS) certification. Organizational skills, dental record experience, and familiarity with computer utilization. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate, read, and write in English and interpret common written material about dentistry. Preferred: bilingual in English/Spanish. Preferred: previous orthodontic experience. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Prescription coverage Life Insurance Long Term Disability EAP (Employee Assistance Program) 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. 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 Tripti Vats, Dental Supervisor, at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Posted 05/15/2025. External candidates considered after 05/20/2024. This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU). Please visit our website to learn more about us at You may also apply through our Career page at #J-18808-Ljbffr