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Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Dental Assistant - Part time

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick, Washington, United States, 99536

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Overview Join to apply for the Dental Assistant - Part time role at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Kennewick, WA.

Part time position, Exempt Status: Non-exempt.

What We Offer

$22.29-$27.31 /hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

$2,500.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:

At Hire: $750.00

At 180 days (6 months): $1,000.00

At 12 months: $750.00

Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE).

Additional pay for bilingual skills.

Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more.

Responsibilities

Maintain medical records and vital signs.

Conduct complete X-ray procedures and set up for exams.

Record periodontal data, perform periodontal care, and administer nitrous oxide.

Educate on oral hygiene, assist with infection control, may help with orthodontics, and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

BLS certification.

Surgical Technologist Registration if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.

Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification. If not yet registered with the State of Washington, may observe patient care and assist with paperwork until registration is received.

Dental Assistant Registration must be completed within 7 days of hire unless approved by the Clinic Administrator.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.

Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, materials/instruments, infection control, 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 staff.

Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at

jobs@yvfwc.org

to learn more about this opportunity.

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