Dental Assistant 1

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.

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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits

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; 401(k)/Retirement options