Dental Assistant - Full Time

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic in Toppenish, WA! Dental Assistants play a vital role at YVFWC by supporting dental providers and helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit. Through direct patient interaction, clinical support, and attention to safety and infection control, this position helps ensure high standards of care while advancing YVFWC's mission to provide accessible, quality dental services to the communities we serve. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest 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. We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families! Position Highlights: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) EMR system is EPIC $21.23-$31.26/hour DOE $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure: At Hire: $1,500.00 At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00 At 12 months: $1,500.00 Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked Benefits: 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! What You'll Do: 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 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 Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire WA Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10 Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques Strong manual dexterity and coordination Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.” Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment. Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!