Relief Dental Assistant - Bilingual | EPIC & Patient Care

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Walla Walla, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Differential Compensation

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Walla Walla, WA seeks a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers at Walla Walla Family Medical Center. You will manage patient records, perform X-rays, and assist with infection control while ensuring high-quality care.

The role offers bilingual differential compensation for Spanish/English skills and opportunities to contribute to mobile unit and school-based programs. EPIC EMR experience is a plus, with emphasis on safety and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.
• ALTA score of 10 qualifies for bilingual differential compensation.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy.
• Infection control knowledge and sterilization principles.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting with instrument transfer and oral evacuation.
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to work with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records including history and vitals.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures (panoramic/cephalometric) and store in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting as instructed by the Provider.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with infection control and cross-contamination awareness.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program, ensure sterile packaging and autoclave cleaning.
• Assist in orthodontics as needed (records, bite registrations, retainers).
• Perform duties per JCAHO/HRSA/YVFWC requirements and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Four-handed dental assisting

Infection control

Patient education

X-ray procedures

EDR software (EPIC/EDR)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Registration as a Surgical Technologist

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

MS Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Walla Walla, WA seeks a Relief Dental Assistant to support dental providers at Walla Walla Family Medical Center. You will manage patient records, perform X-rays, and assist with infection control while ensuring high-quality care.

The role offers bilingual differential compensation for Spanish/English skills and opportunities to contribute to mobile unit and school-based programs. EPIC EMR experience is a plus, with emphasis on safety and patient comfort.