Dental Assistant I or II

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

To assist the dental provider in the delivery of dental services to Sea Mar Community Health Center

patients demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patients

being served.

The pre-hire competency test must be passed (at 80% correct) before a person can transfer or be hired.

At the time of hire, an employee will be given the training plan and calendar with all important dates and

the outline of what material is to be covered. At that time the expectation must be made clear that they

will be required to pass a competency test after 60 days worked in order to pass probation. At 40 days

worked, the employee will be given an evaluation of job functions and outlines any deficiencies that need

to be improved. Any training necessary to clarify these expectations will be given by the dental

supervisor or dental designee at that time. The Probationary Competency Evaluation / Test will be given

just prior to reaching the 60th day worked. Only two hours of paid time should be allotted to complete

the evaluation / test. It shall be scored as follows :

i. Above 80%-Pass

1. Probationary Eval to include review / training on wrong answers

ii. 60-80% -Extend Probation for 22 working days

1. Probationary Eval to include written list of areas to resolve

iii. Below 60%-Terminate employee.

An annual competency test will be given each year to all Dental Assisting staff that has been out of

probation for more than 90 days. If this annual test is not passed with at least 80% correct, the Dental

Assistant will receive 1-on-1 training in deficient areas, within 1 month of the annual test. Failure to pass

the subsequent tests it will result in disciplinary action including suspension and up to termination of the

position.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on

the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances

self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered,

culturally-aware services.

Job Description

Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an

excellent client experience by :

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their

utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

dentistry technique with procedures in categories as required : Diagnostic, Preventative,

Restorative, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontic, Orthodontics and other

services allowed by the Washington Dental Practice Act.

adolescents, and geriatric patients

talking to patients or discussing confidential information.

procedure.

Dental Assistant, the Dental provider, the patients, and the front desk staff.

patient in Allscripts PM.

format.

treatment rooms and the sterilization areas.

outlined by the supervisor or Regional Dental Manager.

Community Health Centers (assigned by a lead dental assistant or the immediate supervisor).

The duties and responsibilities for this position may change with changes occurring in the clinic

activities or requirements. The supervisor may assign temporary work in other departments or

other dental sites.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information. This

person must receive a background check from the Washington State Patrol. The new employee shall

sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein, and to signify

compliance with the conditions of employment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform satisfactorily the requirements

listed in the task and duty list above. Below are general qualifications and abilities that the position may

require to perform the task and duty list successfully :

through proper infection control.

LANGUAGE / MATHEMATIC SKILLS

verbally and in writing.

proportions, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations and Medical Screening

Technical Institute or equivalent. Employee with no formal training must have a minimum of 1

year work experience in a Dental Assistant position.

registration updated annually. Failure to have a current Washington State Registration will result

in disciplinary action, including suspension and up to Termination.

required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.

Additional Requirements

exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious

exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee may be required to

share work space with other employees. Adequate lighting and equipment are available to the employee.

Use of ergonomic office furniture will be used when available and appropriate. Some traveling may be

required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands that must be met by a Dental Assistant are those required to successfully perform

the essential functions of dental assisting in dentistry. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements for performing the

duties of this job as a dental assistant :

The position regularly requires the physical demands to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or

feel; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must

be able to lift or move a child or object of an average weight (up to 50 lbs.). Vision abilities required for

this job include close vision, distant, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 22.34 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 :

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.