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Dental Assistant Supervisor
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Leads dental assistants and reception staff at a community health center, coordinating patient flow, clinic operations, and compliance while supporting dental providers in delivering quality care.
About this role
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 Supervisor – Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Sea Mar is seeking a Dental Supervisor to lead dental assistants and reception staff, coordinate patient flow, and support dental providers in delivering quality care. This leadership role ensures efficient operations, strong patient experience, and compliance with clinical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise dental assistants and reception staff; support training and performance management
- Coordinate patient flow, scheduling, triage, and daily clinic operations
- Provide chairside support and ensure proper sterilization and OSHA compliance
- Oversee quality improvement activities, reporting, and documentation
- Assist with dental insurance verification, coding, and cost estimates
- Maintain clinic supplies, equipment maintenance, and compliance records
- Support community outreach and dental program growth
- Serve as working supervisor when staffing shortages occur
Qualifications
- Washington State DOH Dental Assistant Registration required
- High school diploma/GED plus dental assisting/office management training
- 3+ years dental office experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Current BLS CPR required (within 1 month of hire)
- TB testing annually
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive benefits package.
Starting Wage: $26.62 - $28.37 per hour based on experience
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Can be edited based on need)
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 26.62 USD HourlyWhat 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.
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