Dental Assistant

Job Brief

Dental AssistantKennewick, WA

Employment duration : Full time Exempt Status : Non-exempt Offer Relocation? : No ID : 13094

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health.

Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical / dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " are Yakima - WE are Family" and "" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $20.97-$25.69 / hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• $4,000 sign-on bonus & $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
• Additional Pay for your bilingual skills
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24 / 7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to :

• Maintain medical records and vital signs
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures and set up for exams
• Record periodontal data, perform periodontal care, and administer nitrous oxide
• Educate on oral hygiene, assist with infection control, may help with orthodontics, along with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• BLS certification
• Surgical Technologist Registration if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
• Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred at level 10 for differential pay
• Basic knowledge of medical / dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials / instruments, infection control techniques, and oral health care instruction
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting, including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
• Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination. Ability to effectively interact professionally with various patients of all ages and employees
• Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
30+ days ago