Pediatric Dental Assistant – Bilingual Bonus & Benefits

Jobtome; Pasco (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records in EPIC, and help ensure comfort and safety during visits.

You will perform X-ray procedures, assist with exams, infection control, and patient education, while taking advantage of bilingual compensation and a strong benefits package including health insurance and PTO. The role offers opportunities to grow in a supportive community clinic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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) preferred at a level 10.

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. 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

EPIC EMR experience

X-ray procedures knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA is hiring a Dental Assistant to support providers, manage patient records in EPIC, and help ensure comfort and safety during visits.

You will perform X-ray procedures, assist with exams, infection control, and patient education, while taking advantage of bilingual compensation and a strong benefits package including health insurance and PTO. The role offers opportunities to grow in a supportive community clinic.