Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Dental Assistant I, II, or III - Posting #26419 Hourly Range: $21.69 - $23.57 Position Summary Full‑time Dental Assistant position available for our Dental Clinic in Battle Ground, WA. Candidate will assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act, including restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, oral surgery, and any other procedures permitted by the Act. Major duties include maintaining proper records for material safety data sheets (MSDS), performing spore tests, managing inventory of dental supplies, assisting in training new Dental Assistants, and organizing schedules and 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 interpret common written material about dentistry. Preferred bilingual in Spanish. Dental Assistant Levels Dental Assistant II: 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 experience. Dental Assistant III: applicant must be knowledgeable of 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. What We Offer Sea Mar offers a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement and a benefits package that far exceeds most companies. Medical Dental 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr