Dental Assistant Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Sunnyside, WA seeks a Relief Dental Assistant to support providers and ensure patient comfort and safety. You will manage X-ray procedures, charting, instrument setup, infection control, and patient education, while leveraging EPIC and bilingual skills.

This part-time, non-exempt role offers opportunities to contribute to our community health mission, with bilingual differential compensation for ALTA score and care for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting Dentist in OR.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10.
• Bilingual Differential Compensation available with ALTA score 10.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, materials, infection control.
• Ability for four-handed dental assisting with instrument transfer, evacuation, mixing.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Professional interaction with patients of all ages.
• Proficiency with EDR (Electronic Dental Record) and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures and store radiographs in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and materials for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection-control practices in mind.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Assist with nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and clinic programs.
• Support infection-control program, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
• Assist in orthodontics activities as needed.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC and HRSA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Proactive communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

17208

Join our team as a Relief Dental Assistant at Community Dental Care Clinic Sunnyside, WA! Dental Assistants play a vital role at YVFWC by supporting dental providers and helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit. Through direct patient interaction, clinical support, and attention to safety and infection control, this position helps ensure high standards of care while advancing YVFWC’s mission to provide accessible, quality dental services to the communities we serve.

Job Brief

Dental Assistant- Relief Sunnyside, WA

Employment duration:

Part time

Exempt Status:

Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?:

No

ID:

17208

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

We invite you to explore our short clips, " are Yakima - WE are Family " and " ,", for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• EMR system is EPIC
• $21.44-$31.58/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills paid on hours worked

What You’ll Do:

• 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. Develop and store the X ‑ rays in the electronic dental record
• 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

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• 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

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!