What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. 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.
What We Offer:
- $21.86-$26.77/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- $4,000 sign-on bonus & $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
- Additional Pay 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!
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 (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
- May perform Lead duties by maintaining the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor. Manage breaks, lunches, sick calls, and overtime. Provide insights to leaders regarding the skill level and performance of the employees. Responsible for providing training to new employees and existing staff when needed.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- BLS certification within 90 days
- 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
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Salary : $22 - $27
