Bilingual Dental Assistant - EPIC & Great Benefits

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Grandview Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant at Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic in Grandview, WA. You will support dental providers, maintain records, and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.

Responsibilities include completing X-ray procedures, chair-side assistance, infection control, and patient education. The role offers bilingual compensation and opportunities across a broad community health program with EPIC/EDR usage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification
• Bilingual Differential Compensation when ALTA score is 10
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental 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, including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse patients and staff
• Proficiency with EDR, Outlook, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR
• Set up and record periodontal Charting per Provider’s instructions
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams
• Mix materials with infection control awareness
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants)
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and mobile unit programs
• Support infection control program including sterilization and autoclave maintenance
• Assist in Orthodontics, obtain records and fabricate retainers
• Perform duties in line with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Surgical Technologist registration if OR assistance

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EDR (Electronic Dental Record)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant at Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic in Grandview, WA. You will support dental providers, maintain records, and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.

Responsibilities include completing X-ray procedures, chair-side assistance, infection control, and patient education. The role offers bilingual compensation and opportunities across a broad community health program with EPIC/EDR usage.