Mobile Dental Assistant (Relief) – Yakima, PT

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 2,954,000 - 4,350,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential compensation

Relief position

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a part-time Relief Dental Assistant for the Yakima mobile unit. You will support dental providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-ray procedures while ensuring infection control and safety standards.

The role offers bilingual compensation opportunities, EPIC/EDR experience, and the chance to contribute to a community health program spanning multiple clinics across the Northwest.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a level 10.
• Eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when ALTA score is 10.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy.
• Infection control techniques and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting with instrument transfer.
• Strong manual dexterity and patient interaction skills.
• Proficiency with EDR/EPIC and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Perform complete dental X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Set up periodontal charting per provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Assist with infection control, sterilization, and instrument processing.
• Provide preventive periodontal care and patient education.
• Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under provider supervision.
• Support mobile unit programs and clinic infection control initiatives.
• Assist orthodontics tasks as needed and maintain compliant documentation.
• Contribute to safety and regulatory compliance per TJC HRSA and YVFWC.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Manual dexterity

Infection control

Computer literacy (MS Outlook/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EFDA certification

Registration as Surgical Technologist

Tools

EPIC EMR

EDR (Electronic Dental Record)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking a part-time Relief Dental Assistant for the Yakima mobile unit. You will support dental providers, manage patient records, and assist with X-ray procedures while ensuring infection control and safety standards.

The role offers bilingual compensation opportunities, EPIC/EDR experience, and the chance to contribute to a community health program spanning multiple clinics across the Northwest.