Dental Assistant - Relief

Relief Dental Assistant – Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic

Part‑time, non‑exempt position located in Grandview, WA.

Employment duration:
Part time

Exempt Status:
Non‑exempt

Offer Relocation?:
No

Job

Up to 40 hours a week as needed, Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Saturdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

• $21.23–$26.01 /hour DOE with potential for higher rates for highly experienced candidates
• Additional 4% differential for bilingual skills

• Update patient medical records, conduct X‑ray procedures including panoramic images and intraoral photographs
• Record periodontal charting and prepare instruments and equipment for provider exams
• Mix exam materials with infection control awareness, perform preventive care such as fluoride treatments
• Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under provider supervision (Washington only)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school‑based programs
• Assist in patient infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipment
• Assist in orthodontics, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification within 90 days
• Surgical Technologist Registration if assisting a dentist in the operating room
• Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, anatomy, materials/instruments, infection control techniques, and oral health care instruction
• Ability to perform four‑handed dental assisting (instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, spatulation)
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination; professional interaction with patients of all ages and staff
• Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

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