Dental Assistant I, II, or III

Position Summary

A full-time Dental Assistant position available for our Puyallup Dental Clinic. Responsibilities include assisting the dental provider in the delivery of dental procedures allowed by the WA State Dental Practice Act, assisting in Restorative, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery procedures, and other procedures allowed by the WA Dental Practice Act. Major duties include maintaining proper records for MSDS, spore test, inventory of dental supplies, assisting in training new Dental Assistants, and organizing schedules to generate check lists for maintenance of dental procedures.

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Valid WA State license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Organizational skills
• Dental record experience
• Familiarity with the utilization of computers
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate, read, and write in English
• Ability to interpret common written material about dentistry
• PREFERRED: Bilingual in English/Spanish
• PREFERRED: Previous ortho experience
• As a Dental Assistant II, a formal Dental Assistant program at a College, Technical Institute or equivalent is preferred, with a minimum of 6 months of work experience.
• As a Dental Assistant III, knowledge of proper sterilization methods and OSHA regulations including QI is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years working experience.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Fringe benefits include:

• 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
• 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 Carol Lewis, Dental Supervisor, at carollewis@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. External candidates considered after 04/29/2025. 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.