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

Dental Assistant I - Posting #27040

Hourly Rate: $21.69

Position Summary:

Full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Tacoma - Cushman 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 licenseBasic life support (BLS) certificationOrganizational skillsDental assisting education or experienceFamiliarity with the utilization of computersExcellent customer service skills requiredBilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required 

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

MedicalDentalVisionPrescription coverageLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityPaid-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. 

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 Stephanie Chavez, Dental Supervisor, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 10/24/2024

External candidates are considered after 10/29/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.