Relief Dental Assistant (Bilingual) - Patient Care Impact

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic seeks a Relief Dental Assistant in Walla Walla, WA to support dental providers and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves direct patient interaction, X-ray procedures, infection control, and coordination with the EPIC EMR system.

The position is part-time and emphasizes bilingual communication, adherence to safety standards, and efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as 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 enables bilingual differential compensation.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and materials.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and update medical history and vital signs.
• Perform complete dental X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Assist with infection control, sterilization, and autoclave maintenance.
• Provide education on oral hygiene and preventative care.
• Assist in orthodontics tasks as needed.
• Support infection control program and HRSA/JCAHO requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Manual dexterity

Patient interaction

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Registration as Surgical Technologist

Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic seeks a Relief Dental Assistant in Walla Walla, WA to support dental providers and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role involves direct patient interaction, X-ray procedures, infection control, and coordination with the EPIC EMR system.

The position is part-time and emphasizes bilingual communication, adherence to safety standards, and efficient clinic operations.