Bilingual Relief Dental Assistant: Community Care Champion

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Grandview (WA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. in Grandview, WA is seeking a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care.

You will manage medical records, perform X-ray procedures, and assist with infection control in a patient-focused environment. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish ability, familiarity with EPIC EMR, and certification such as BLS and EFDA/RT credentials where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in OR.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficient required at level 10.

Responsabilités

• Maintain patient medical records and update history and vitals.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures (panoramic/cephalometric) and store in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Assist in infection control and cross-contamination prevention.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene for in-clinic and school programs.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization of equipment and operatories.
• May assist in Orthodontics with records, bite registrations, models, retainers.

Connaissances

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Infection control

Dental assisting skills

EDR/Dental software (EPIC)

Interpersonal communication

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Outils

EPIC EMR

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Microsoft Outlook/Excel

Description du poste

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. in Grandview, WA is seeking a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers and ensure high standards of care.

You will manage medical records, perform X-ray procedures, and assist with infection control in a patient-focused environment. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish ability, familiarity with EPIC EMR, and certification such as BLS and EFDA/RT credentials where applicable.