Overview
Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Children’s Village in Yakima, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that makes a difference beyond medical care. We are a leading community health center with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model extends to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
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Position Highlights
- $21.23-$26.01 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- $5,000.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,500.00
- At 90 days (3 months): $2,000.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $1,500.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (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
- Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed
- Conducts complete patient X-ray procedure including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develops and stores the X-Rays in the electronic patient’s dental record
- Sets up and records periodontal charting per Provider’s instruction
- Prepares and sets up instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
- Mixes materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross contamination
- Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including the application of coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider (Only in Washington)
- Provides education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
- Assists in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
- 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
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), HRSA, and YVFWC requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS certification within 90 days
- Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
- Registration as a Dental Assistant or EFDA certification
- Note: Dental Assistants who have not received their Dental Assistant registration from the State of Washington will not be allowed to perform the Essential Functions until registration is received; observation and administrative tasks only prior to then
- Dental Assistant Registration must be completed within 7 days of hire unless approved by the Clinic Administrator
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required 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 transfer of instruments, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
- Strong manual dexterity and coordination; ability to interact professionally with patients of all ages and with staff
- Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our 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
For more information about this opportunity, please email jobs@yvfwc.org.