Dental Assistant Trainee

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 Trainee (DA Trainee)

The Dental Assistant Trainee participates in Sea Mar's Dental Assistant Training Program while learning and supporting the delivery of quality dental care. Under supervision, this role assists providers with patient care, infection control, radiology, documentation, patient education, and basic clinic operations while developing the skills needed to become a Dental Assistant I.

Key Duties:

Assist dental providers with chairside procedures and patient care

Learn dental terminology, instruments, materials, and clinical procedures

Follow infection control and sterilization protocols

Take dental radiographs (X-rays) and maintain radiology standards

Provide patient education and pre/post-treatment instructions

Complete accurate charting and documentation in Epic

Support scheduling, phone communication, and front desk functions as needed

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements

Complete all required training and competency requirements for advancement to Dental Assistant I

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Enrollment in the Sea Mar Dental Assistant Training Program

Current Washington State Dental Assistant Registration required

Current BLS/CPR certification for adults and infants required

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Fast-paced dental clinic setting. May require travel to other dental sites or departments as needed.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.

Starting Wage: $21.30 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Can be edited based on need)

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 21.30 USD Hourly

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 or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

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.

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.