Sea Mar Community Health Centers·Marysville, Washington
Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry and support dental providers in delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities include managing sterilization, patient charting in Dentrix/Allscripts, and assisting with clinic operations and staff training.
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 organization
Sea Mar is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support dental providers and deliver quality patient care. This role includes chairside assistance, patient education, infection control, and supporting clinic operations.
Key Responsibilities: · Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry across multiple procedures
· Escort and greet patients; ensure patient comfort and confidentiality
· Assist with patient charting, vitals, and dental documentation in Dentrix/Allscripts
· Maintain sterilization and infection control standards
· Support scheduling, inventory, supply ordering, and quality improvement activities
· Train new staff and assist with competency testing and ongoing education
Qualifications: · Completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or 1+ year experience
· Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required
· BLS CPR required within 90 days of hire
· Strong infection control and patient communication skills
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.
$22.34 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday , and as needed Saturdays
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.34 USD Hourly
Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link. [http://seamar.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/sea_mar]
Requires completion of a formal Dental Assistant program or at least one year of experience. Must hold a Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration and obtain BLS CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Market context
In Washington, Dental Assistant I roles are commonly tied to busy general and specialty practices that need support with chairside care, sterilization, and patient flow. These positions are competitive because employers often look for formal training or prior experience, plus Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration and BLS CPR within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
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