Bilingual Pediatric Dental Assistant | EPIC & Patient Care

Jobtome; Wallula (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee-paid)

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, manage EMR records, and assist with imaging and infection control. The role emphasizes patient comfort, education, and quality care within a community health context.

You’ll perform radiographs, chart periodontal data, prepare instruments, and aid in infection control while collaborating with a clinical team dedicated to accessible pediatric dental services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10.
• ALTA score eligible for bilingual differential compensation.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, materials and instruments.
• Infection control techniques and oral health instruction.
• Four-handed dental assisting proficiency.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
• Proficiency with EDR, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and store the X-rays in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instructions.
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Provide oral hygiene education to patients in clinic and mobile unit programs.
• Assist in infection control program: sterilization, autoclaves, operatories.
• May assist in orthodontics: records, bite registrations, models, retainers.
• Perform duties aligned with JCAHO/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Manual dexterity

Four-handed dental assisting

Patient interaction

EDR/computer proficiency

X-ray procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Registration as Surgical Technologist (if OR involvement)

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Word/Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, manage EMR records, and assist with imaging and infection control. The role emphasizes patient comfort, education, and quality care within a community health context.

You’ll perform radiographs, chart periodontal data, prepare instruments, and aid in infection control while collaborating with a clinical team dedicated to accessible pediatric dental services.