Dental Assistant: X-Ray, Patient Care & Growth Bonus

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, manage patient records, and perform X-ray and chair-side duties. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and patient education.

Earn a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus and seasonal bilingual pay if ALTA score reaches 10. Full-time, non-exempt with comprehensive benefits and relocation options not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting in the operating room.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual differential compensation when ALTA score 10 is achieved.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and materials.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control and cross-contamination awareness.
• Perform preventative periodontal care, including polishing and fluoride treatments.
• Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia under supervision.
• Provide oral hygiene education to patients and in school programs.
• Monitor and implement infection control programs, sterilize instruments, and clean operatories.
• Assist Orthodontics with records and models as needed.
• Adhere to TJC and HRSA and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Surgical Technologist registration

EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA seeks a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, manage patient records, and perform X-ray and chair-side duties. The role emphasizes infection control, four-handed assisting, and patient education.

Earn a $5,000 hiring/retention bonus and seasonal bilingual pay if ALTA score reaches 10. Full-time, non-exempt with comprehensive benefits and relocation options not offered.