Bilingual Dental Assistant — 40H/W, Bonus & Benefits

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Hiring/Retention Bonus

Job summary

Sky Pediatric Dentistry in Yakima, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-rays and infection control. This full-time role includes a generous benefits package and a structured bonus plan.

Work hours are Monday‑Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with bilingual compensation for English/Spanish skills. Training and growth opportunities are provided within a community health setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting Dentist in OR.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual differential compensation with ALTA score 10.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and anatomy.
• Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments.
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Basic knowledge of oral health care instruction.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting and instrument transfer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures (panoramic/cephalometric) and store in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider instruction.
• Prepare and set up instruments/equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control awareness and avoid cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision.
• Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program: sterilization, packaging, autoclaves cleaning.
• May assist in Orthodontics: records, bite registrations, retainers, ligatures.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Sky Pediatric Dentistry in Yakima, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-rays and infection control. This full-time role includes a generous benefits package and a structured bonus plan.

Work hours are Monday‑Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm, with bilingual compensation for English/Spanish skills. Training and growth opportunities are provided within a community health setting.