Dental Assistant I in Seattle, Washington at International Community Health Services
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Job Description
Join the ICHS Team!
Discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives and help strengthen communities.
International Community Health Services (ICHS) is a nationally recognized community health center. For over 50 years, we have provided medical, dental, and wellness care to individuals and families from all regions and all walks of life many of whom face significant barriers to receiving the care they need. We believe that quality health care supports stronger families, healthier communities, and a more just society.
At ICHS, we are proud of our team-based approach and the shared commitment that drives our work. We value respect, collaboration, and compassion in everything we do. When you join ICHS, you become part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
We offer
- Competitive salary for the Seattle/Puget Sound region
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual of one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, which may be used beginning on the employee's 90th calendar day of employment.
- Automatic 4% retirement contribution
Job Summary
The Dental Assistant I assists the dentist with patient exams and a variety of dental procedures which include preparing and maintaining instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are relaxed and as comfortable as possible.
Education - High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience - Six (6) months of Dental Assistant experience preferred. Dental Assistant experience in pediatric dentistry and with patients with special health care needs preferred.
Other Requirement(s) - Active Dental Assistant Registration from Washington State Department of Health required.