Dental Assistant - Bilingual Patient Care Specialist

Jobtome; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, maintain records, and assist in X-ray procedures. The role emphasizes infection control, four‑handed dentistry, and patient care within a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include charting, instrument setup, and patient education, with bilingual differential pay and a structured bonus program. EPIC/EEDR proficiency is valued, and benefits include comprehensive health coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Four-handed dental assisting experience preferred.
• Infection control knowledge and safety standards required.
• Proficiency with EPIC/EDR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update history and vital signs.
• Perform complete dental X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting as directed.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for exams.
• Mix materials with proper infection control and cross-contamination prevention.
• Provide preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Assist with nitrous oxide administration under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and clinic programs.
• Support infection control program, sterilization, and operatory cleaning.
• Assist orthodontics as needed (records, bite registrations, retainers).
• Comply with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Manual dexterity

Infection control knowledge

Four-handed dentistry

Computer literacy (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Surgical Technologist registration (in OR)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Intraoral imaging equipment

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support providers, maintain records, and assist in X-ray procedures. The role emphasizes infection control, four‑handed dentistry, and patient care within a busy clinical setting.

Responsibilities include charting, instrument setup, and patient education, with bilingual differential pay and a structured bonus program. EPIC/EEDR proficiency is valued, and benefits include comprehensive health coverage and PTO.