Bilingual Relief Dental Assistant (Part-Time)

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Sunnyside, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential pay

Job summary

YVFWC Sunnyside is seeking a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers, maintain patient records, and assist in clinical care with a focus on infection control.

You will perform X-ray procedures, periodontal charting, instrument setup, and four-handed assisting while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy community clinic setting. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at a level 10.
• ALTA score 10 eligible bilingual differential compensation.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy.
• Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments.
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Basic knowledge of oral health care instruction.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients of all ages and staff.
• Proficiency with EDR, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update vital signs as needed.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and store them in the electronic dental record.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind.
• Perform preventive periodontal care including polishing, fluoride, sealants.
• Administer nitrous oxide under Provider supervision as needed.
• Provide education on oral hygiene to patients and in school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization of instruments and autoclaves.
• May assist in Orthodontics including records, bite registrations, and fabricating retainers.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Four-handed dental assisting

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Surgical Technologist registration (OR)

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC

EDR (Electronic Dental Record)

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

YVFWC Sunnyside is seeking a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers, maintain patient records, and assist in clinical care with a focus on infection control.

You will perform X-ray procedures, periodontal charting, instrument setup, and four-handed assisting while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy community clinic setting. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is required.