Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Dental Assistant Job at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Yakima

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima, WA, United States, 98903

Overview

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Children\'s Village in Yakima, WA. 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, offering 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.

Job Brief

Dental Assistant – Yakima, WA. Employment duration: Full time. Exempt Status: Non-exempt. ID: 15748.

What we offer, responsibilities, and qualifications are described below.

Responsibilities

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; perform 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 patient infection control programs; sterilize instruments and 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 daily department flow, liaising between line staff and direct supervisor, managing breaks, lunches, sick calls, and overtime; provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

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) required at level 10 for differential pay.
Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, 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 manual dexterity and coordination; ability to interact professionally with patients of all ages and with staff.
Basic proficiency in Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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 more.

Mission

Our Mission: “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.” We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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