Dental Assistant

About the role

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at the PNWU Kennewick Dental School! Be part of a healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in your community.

What We Offer

• $22.29 - $27.31/hour DOE with potential for higher pay for experienced candidates
• $5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more!

What You’ll Do

• 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 (in Washington)
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting, including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
• 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

Our Mission Statement

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