Dental Assistant | Bilingual Support & $5K Hiring Bonus

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Spokane (WA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bilingual differential pay

Hiring/Retention bonus structure

Résumé du poste

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant in Spokane, WA. This role supports dental providers, maintains records, and promotes infection control while delivering compassionate care.

You will perform X-ray procedures, perio charting, instrument setup, and patient education. The position offers bilingual differential and a stepwise retention bonus. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and the team focuses on accessible community health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ALTA score is favorable.
• Basic dental terminology and anatomy knowledge expected.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and standard office software is preferred.
• Ability to work four-handed with the dentist and maintain infection control.

Responsabilités

• Maintain patient records, update medical history and vital signs.
• Conduct panoramic and cephalometric X-rays and store in EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and assist during patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection-control awareness.
• Provide preventative periodontal care: polish, fluoride, sealants.
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and clinic programs.
• Support infection-control program, sterilization, and autoclaves.
• Assist in orthodontics tasks when needed and ensure compliance.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC and HRSA requirements.
• Work with blood exposure risk and handle other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Patient interaction

Infection control

X-ray procedures

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Description du poste

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant in Spokane, WA. This role supports dental providers, maintains records, and promotes infection control while delivering compassionate care.

You will perform X-ray procedures, perio charting, instrument setup, and patient education. The position offers bilingual differential and a stepwise retention bonus. EPIC EMR experience is preferred, and the team focuses on accessible community health.