Bilingual Dental Assistant — EPIC Pro Care + Benefits

Jobtome; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care. You will handle patient records, X-rays, and instrumentation while maintaining infection control and patient comfort.

The role includes preparing materials, assisting with exams, and education on oral hygiene. Eligible for bilingual differential and involves benefits, health insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with BLS within 90 days.
• Active BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in OR.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at high level (ALTA score 10 beneficial).
• Familiarity with EPIC or other EMR and dental software recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Perform complete intraoral X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Set up periodontal charts per Provider directions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for exams.
• Mix materials with infection control awareness and avoid cross-contamination.
• Provide preventative periodontal care and fluoride/sealants.
• Assist with nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school programs.
• Support infection control program, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
• Assist orthodonics tasks as needed (records, bite registrations, retainers).
• Adhere to Joint Commission and HRSA requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

ALTA score 10

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control techniques

Dental terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Registration as Surgical Technologist (in OR)

EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

EDR (Electronic Dental Record)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care. You will handle patient records, X-rays, and instrumentation while maintaining infection control and patient comfort.

The role includes preparing materials, assisting with exams, and education on oral hygiene. Eligible for bilingual differential and involves benefits, health insurance, and PTO.