Dental Assistant — 40h, EPIC, $5k Hiring Bonus

YV Tech Dental Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (M

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

YV Tech Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and patient care. The role involves X-ray procedures, charting, instrument setup, infection control, and patient education within a community health setting.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon-Thu 8:30–5:30, Fri 8–5) with a comprehensive benefits package and a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus structure. Bilingual English/Spanish is required at level 10.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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 differential compensation eligibility with ALTA score 10.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10.
• Knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy.
• Knowledge of dental materials, infection control techniques, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Perform complete dental X-ray procedures and store X-rays in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider’s instructions.
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind and avoid cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and care in clinic and Mobile Unit programs.
• Assist in implementing infection control and sterilization programs.
• May assist in Orthodontics with records, bite registrations, models, retainers, ligature ties.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control knowledge

Four-handed dental assisting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS)

EFDA certification or Registered Dental Assistant

Surgical Technologist registration for OR

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

YV Tech Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers and patient care. The role involves X-ray procedures, charting, instrument setup, infection control, and patient education within a community health setting.

The position offers full-time hours (Mon-Thu 8:30–5:30, Fri 8–5) with a comprehensive benefits package and a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus structure. Bilingual English/Spanish is required at level 10.