Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, manage patient records, and perform X-ray and chair-side duties. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and patient education.

Earn a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus and seasonal bilingual pay if ALTA score reaches 10. Full-time, non-exempt with comprehensive benefits and relocation options not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting in the operating room.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual differential compensation when ALTA score 10 is achieved.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and materials.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control and cross-contamination awareness.
• Perform preventative periodontal care, including polishing and fluoride treatments.
• Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Provide oral hygiene education to patients and in school programs.
• Monitor and implement infection control programs, sterilize instruments, and clean operatories.
• Assist Orthodontics with records and models as needed.
• Adhere to TJC and HRSA and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Surgical Technologist registration

EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

16873

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Miramar Health Center 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.

Job Brief

Dental Assistant Kennewick, WA

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

Job ID: 16873

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• EMR system is EPIC
• $22.52-$33.15/hour DOE
• $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)
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved, paid on hours worked

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 patient’s 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
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10
• 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 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.

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