Dental Assistant - $1,500.00 Bonus - Full Time

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Benton City (MO)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 46,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records, and perform radiography with EPIC EMR. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and education on oral hygiene across clinical and mobile units.

The position includes bilingual compensation potential, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to pediatric dental care within a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
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.
Eligible for bilingual differential compensation with ALTA score 10.
Knowledge of dental terminology and materials.
Infection control knowledge and oral health instruction.
Four-handed dental assisting and instrument transfer skills.
Proficiency with EDR/Office software.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
Conduct full dental radiography procedures and store X-rays in the EDR.
Set up and record periodontal charts as instructed.
Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
Mix materials with infection control awareness.
Perform preventive periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
Support nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
Educate patients on oral hygiene, including during Mobile Unit programs.
Assist in infection control program, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
May assist in orthodontics with records, bite registrations, and retainers.
Align with TJC/HRSA and YVFWC requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Communication with patients

Infection control

Four-handed dental assisting

Computer literacy (EDR/Outlook/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Registration as Surgical Technologist (if OR)

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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