Bilingual Dental Assistant – Patient Care & Education

Jobtome; Benton City (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records, and perform radiography with EPIC EMR. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and education on oral hygiene across clinical and mobile units.

The position includes bilingual compensation potential, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to pediatric dental care within a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a high level.
• Eligible for bilingual differential compensation with ALTA score 10.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and materials.
• Infection control knowledge and oral health instruction.
• Four-handed dental assisting and instrument transfer skills.
• Proficiency with EDR/Office software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct full dental radiography procedures and store X-rays in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charts as instructed.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control awareness.
• Perform preventive periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Support nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene, including during Mobile Unit programs.
• Assist in infection control program, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
• May assist in orthodontics with records, bite registrations, and retainers.
• Align with TJC/HRSA and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients

Infection control

Four-handed dental assisting

Computer literacy (EDR/Outlook/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Registration as Surgical Technologist (if OR)

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records, and perform radiography with EPIC EMR. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and education on oral hygiene across clinical and mobile units.

The position includes bilingual compensation potential, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to pediatric dental care within a community-focused practice.