Dental Assistant | Bilingual, Community Health Advocate

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (m

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-ray procedures and infection control. The role emphasizes direct patient interaction, cross‑functional teamwork, and adherence to safety standards within a community health setting.

Responsibilities include charting, instrument setup, patient education, and assisting with orthodontics as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and store in EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider’s instruction.
• Prepare and set up instruments for patient exams.
• Maintain infection control and cross‑contamination precautions.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school programs.
• Support infection control program, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
• Assist in Orthodontics tasks as needed.
• Adhere to TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control knowledge

Four-handed dental assisting

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dental providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-ray procedures and infection control. The role emphasizes direct patient interaction, cross‑functional teamwork, and adherence to safety standards within a community health setting.

Responsibilities include charting, instrument setup, patient education, and assisting with orthodontics as needed.