Dental Assistant

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,541,000 - 94,917,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

YVFWC in Spokane, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, maintain patient records, and assist with X-rays, anesthesia, and infection control in a busy community health setting.

The role uses EPIC EDR, offers a $22.52–$33.15/hour DOE, a 1.0 FTE schedule, a comprehensive benefits package, and a bilingual differential for English/Spanish speakers. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to accessible, quality dental care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Surgical Technologist registration if assisting with a dentist in OR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and store X-rays in patient record.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider's instruction.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Assist in infection control and cross-contamination prevention.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene.
• Support nitrous oxide administration under supervision.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization.
• May assist in Orthodontics with records and retainers.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (ALTA 10)

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

BLS certification

Surgical Technologist registration if assisting a Dentist

Tools

EPIC EMR

EDR (Electronic Dental Record)

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Dental Assistant

City: Spokane

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 16873

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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:

• 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.

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