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Sea Mar Community Health Centers Dental Assistant Trainee in Seattle - White Center, Washington
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 - Posting #25486
Hourly Rate: $19.25
Position Summary:
Full-time Dental Assistant Trainee position available for our Dental Department in White Center - Seattle. The person in this position must be able to work Saturdays.
The main function of the trainee is to complete the dental assistant training program and assist with the delivery of dental services to clients. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate in a manner that will prevent employees/patients exposure to communicable diseases through proper infection control.
A Dental Assistant Trainee must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff both verbally and in writing. Have the ability to read and interpret common written materials about dentistry. Must be able to communicate basic mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages.
Qualifications and/or Requirements:
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must participate in the Dental Assistant Program.
Must be registered with the WA State Department of Health.
Basic computer skills and familiarity with the utilization of computers.
Excellent customer service skills is a must.
Bilingual in English and 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:
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.
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 Tripti Vats, Dental Supervisor at TriptiVats@seamarchc.org.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 8/22/2023
External candidates considered after 8/25/2023
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.
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