Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantJoin our team at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA! This position offers 32 hours per week.Dental Assistants play a vital role 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 our 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.Position Highlights:EMR system is EPIC$22.52-$33.15/hour DOEAdditional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked$4,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure: At Hire: $1,200.00At 180 days (6 months): $1,600.00At 12 months: $1,200.00Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)Benefits:100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!What You'll Do:Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as neededConduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the electronic dental recordSet up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instructionPrepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the ProviderMix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contaminationPerform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealantsStarts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the ProviderProvide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programsAssist 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 operatoriesMay assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature tiesPerforms clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirementsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications:High School Diploma or GEDBasic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hireRegistration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating roomRegistered Dental Assistant or EFDA certificationBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achievedBasic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, and of dental materials and instrumentsBasic knowledge of infection control techniques and of oral health care instructionAbility to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulationStrong level of manual dexterity and coordinationAbility to effectively interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional mannerBasic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and ExcelOur 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!