Bilingual Dental Assistant - EPIC Clinic Benefits

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 61,434,000 - 90,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

YVFWC in Yakima, WA invites you to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant. This 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week) uses EPIC for electronic dental records and offers a bilingual differential. Hourly pay ranges from $21.44 to $31.58, depending on experience, with a retention bonus program.

Responsibilities include charting, radiographs, patient education, infection control, and assisting the provider during exams. We value dedication to quality care in a community health setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection-control awareness.
• Provide preventive periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Administer nitrous oxide under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.
• Support infection-control program and sterilization.
• Assist in orthodontics as needed.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA and YVFWC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

EMR literacy

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical Technologist registration

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

YVFWC in Yakima, WA invites you to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant. This 1.0 FTE position (40 hours per week) uses EPIC for electronic dental records and offers a bilingual differential. Hourly pay ranges from $21.44 to $31.58, depending on experience, with a retention bonus program.

Responsibilities include charting, radiographs, patient education, infection control, and assisting the provider during exams. We value dedication to quality care in a community health setting.