Bilingual Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Support

Jobtome; Pasco (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care. You will manage patient records, assist with radiographs, and maintain infection control in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and RDA/EFDA certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; prior experience with EPIC EMR is a plus. Competitive benefits and ongoing growth await.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• RDA or EFDA certification required.
• Surgical Technologist registration if assisting a dentist in OR.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at level 10.
• ALTA score 10 eligible for differential pay.
• Basic dental terminology and instrument knowledge.
• Proficient in four-handed dental assisting and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update histories.
• Perform complete intraoral radiographs and manage X-ray storage.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per provider instruction.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix dental materials with proper infection control.
• Provide preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Administer nitrous oxide under supervision as needed.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Four-handed assisting

Infection control

Computer literacy

EDR familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

RDA or EFDA certification

Surgical Technologist registration (OR)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care. You will manage patient records, assist with radiographs, and maintain infection control in a fast-paced clinic.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and RDA/EFDA certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; prior experience with EPIC EMR is a plus. Competitive benefits and ongoing growth await.