Dental Assistant

16873 Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Miramar Health Center Kennewick, 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. Job Brief Dental Assistant Kennewick, WA Employment duration: Full time Exempt Status: Non-exempt Offer Relocation?: No Job ID: 16873 Position Highlights 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) EMR system is EPIC $22.52-$33.15/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 Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE) Additional pay for your bilingual skills when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved, 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 patient’s 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 Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider 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 May assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Basic Life Support (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 This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10 Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments Basic knowledge of infection control techniques Basic knowledge of 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 with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr