Dental Assistant – Patient Care & X-ray Pro (FT)

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

PTO and holidays

Telemedicine

Job summary

The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant in Spokane, WA. The role supports dental providers, maintains records in EPIC EMR, and ensures patient comfort and safety during visits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health insurance, a profit-sharing retirement plan, generous PTO, holidays, and bilingual compensation opportunities for English/Spanish speakers. This is a full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy.
• Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments.
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques.
• Basic knowledge of oral health care instruction.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation.
• Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner.
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instruction.
• Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider.
• Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider.
• Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories.
• May assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic invites you to join our dental team as a Dental Assistant in Spokane, WA. The role supports dental providers, maintains records in EPIC EMR, and ensures patient comfort and safety during visits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health insurance, a profit-sharing retirement plan, generous PTO, holidays, and bilingual compensation opportunities for English/Spanish speakers. This is a full-time position.