Dental Assistant — Bilingual Patient Care Champion

Jobtome; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers, maintain records, and help ensure patient comfort and safety during visits.

You will perform radiographs, chart periodontal data, prepare exam rooms, and assist with infection control while delivering education on oral hygiene. The role emphasizes teamwork in a clinical setting and offers bilingual compensation for language skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification required.
• Surgical Technologist registration if assisting in the operating room requested.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Capture and store dental X-rays (panoramic/cephalometric) in the EDR.
• Set up instruments and prepare for patient exams.
• Assist with infection control and sterilization of instruments and operatories.
• Provide preventative periodontal care: polishing, fluoride, sealants.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Infection control

Patient communication

Dental terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Surgical Technologist registration (OR)

Tools

Epic EMR

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers, maintain records, and help ensure patient comfort and safety during visits.

You will perform radiographs, chart periodontal data, prepare exam rooms, and assist with infection control while delivering education on oral hygiene. The role emphasizes teamwork in a clinical setting and offers bilingual compensation for language skills.