Dental Assistant

Position Title: Dental Assistant City: Kennewick State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt : 16073

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.

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.

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• $22.29 - $27.31/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• $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 4% differential 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!

• 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 awareness of infection control, perform preventative care like fluoride treatments
• Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision (Only in Washington)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programs
• Assist in patient infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipment
• May assist in Orthodontics, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (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) preferred at level 10
• 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

“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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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