Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant – Kennewick, WA

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We are a leading community health center with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering dental, medical, pharmacy, orthodontic, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, and more. We also provide support for shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

• $22.29–$27.31/hour DOE with potential for higher pay for highly experienced candidates

• $5,000.00 Hiring 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 bilingual skills

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine)

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more!

• Update patient medical records, conduct X‑ray procedures (panoramic 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 (Only in Washington)

• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school‑based programs

• Assist in infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipment

• May assist in orthodontics: obtain patient records, bite registrations, models, fabricate retainers, place/remove ligature ties

• May perform Lead duties: maintain daily department flow, act as liaison between line staff and supervisor, manage breaks, lunches, sick calls, overtime, provide training and performance insights

• 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) preferred at level 10

• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, materials, instruments, infection control, and oral health 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 colleagues

• Basic proficiency in Electronic Dental Record, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.