RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Dental Assistant III (Lead/Clinic Coordinator)
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is seeking a Dental Assistant III / Lead Dental Assistant to support dental providers and assist with clinic coordination, staff training, patient flow, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance. This role includes leadership responsibilities and ensures exceptional patient experience and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across a full range of dental procedures
Lead and support back-office staff training, scheduling, and workflow
Oversee patient flow, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure excellent customer service
Maintain sterilization, OSHA compliance, and equipment maintenance
Manage supply inventory, ordering, and emergency kit logs
Support insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and patient treatment planning
Assist supervisors with policy implementation, performance monitoring, and quality improvement
Qualifications

Dental Assistant Registration with Washington State DOH required
Completion of formal Dental Assistant program or 3+ years experience
Minimum 2 years dental assisting experience (or 3+ years without formal training)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire; TB testing annually
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 24.28 USD Hourly
What We Offer:

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.