Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is hiring: Dental Assistant in Yakima

Overview

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic! 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.

Position highlights and details are described below to help you understand the role and our expectations.

Position Details

• Location: Yakima, WA
• Job title: Dental Assistant
• Employment type: Full-time
• Est. Salary: $21.23-$26.01 DOE with potential increases for highly experienced candidates
• Bonus: $5,000 Hiring Bonus structure —
  • At Hire: $1,500
  • At 90 days: $2,000
  • At 180 days: $1,500
• Bonus is pro-rated based on FTE
• Additional 4% differential for bilingual skills

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Maintain patient medical records and update medical history and vital signs as needed
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures (panoramic and cephalometric) and intraoral photographs; develop and store X-Rays in the electronic dental record
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider’s instruction
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams
• Mix materials for exams with infection control in mind
• Provide preventative periodontal care including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Start and monitor nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under Provider supervision (Washington only)
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
• Assist in infection control program, ensure sterile packaging, sterilize instruments/equipment, and clean autoclaves and operatories
• May assist in Orthodontics (patient records, bite registrations, models, retainers, and ligature ties)
• May perform Lead duties: managing daily department flow, liaison with supervisor, scheduling breaks, training staff
• Perform clinical responsibilities aligned with The Joint Commission (TJC), HRSA, and YVFWC requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification within 90 days
• Registration as a Dental Assistant or EFDA certification; Surgical Technologist registration if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
• Note: Dental Assistants must obtain WA state registration within 7 days of hire; prior to registration, observing patient care and assisting with paperwork/receptionist duties only
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required 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 professional interaction with patients of all ages
• Basic proficiency with EDR, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Mission

"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.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

How to Apply Notes

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Public Health