Dental Assistant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant for Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA. The role supports dental providers, maintains records, and helps deliver safe, high-quality care in a community health setting.

EMR is EPIC; bilingual skills earn additional pay. A $5,000 hiring/retention bonus is offered, with installments at hire, 180 days, and 12 months. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire preferred.
• 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.
• Bilingual differential compensation when ALTA score 10 is achieved.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, and of dental materials and instruments.
• Basic infection control knowledge and ability to instruct oral health care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Conduct complete dental X-ray procedures and store X-rays in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting; prepare instruments for exams.
• Assist the Provider in patient exams and infection control duties.
• Provide education on oral hygiene and participate in school-based programs.
• Monitor infection control and sterilize instruments and autoclaves.
• Support orthodontics as needed and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Computer proficiency (Outlook, Word,?

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Surgical Technologist registration

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA!

Dental Assistants play a vital role at YVFWC by supporting dental providers and helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit. Through direct patient interaction, clinical support, and attention to safety and infection control, this position helps ensure high standards of care while advancing YVFWC’s mission to provide accessible, quality dental services to the communities we serve.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, WE are Yakima - WE are Family and YVFWC - And then we grew, for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• EMR system is EPIC
• $22.52-$33.15/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $1,500.00
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
  • At 12 months: $1,500.00
  • Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the electronic dental record
• Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider’s instruction
• Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
• Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination
• Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider
• Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
• Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
• May assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (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) preferred at a level 10
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, and of dental materials and instruments
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques and of oral health care instruction
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
• Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!