Dental Assistant Job at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Kennewick

Job Summary Dental Assistant at Dentistry For Kids in Kennewick, WA. Join a leading community health center offering a broad range of services, from medical and dental care to behavioral health and community outreach. Employment Details Location: Kennewick, WA Duration: Full time Exempt Status: Non-exempt Relocation: No Job ID: 16073 What We Offer $22.29 - $27.31/hour DOE, with potential for higher pay for 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 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! What You’ll Do Update patient medical records and 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, performing preventative 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, sterilizing instruments/equipment May assist in orthodontics: obtaining patient records, bite registrations, models, fabricating retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties Qualifications 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, infection control, and oral health instruction Ability to perform four‑handed dental assisting (instrument transfer, evacuation, cement mixing, spatulation) Strong manual dexterity, coordination, and professional interaction skills with patients of all ages Basic proficiency with an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr