Dental Assistant - 30 hours/week
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Brief$3,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck and
another $750 paid in 12 months. Work 30 hours/week and receive a
full benefit package. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply;
additional pay for your bilingual skills.Employment duration:Full
timeExempt Status:Non-exemptOffer Relocation?:NoID:11682This
position is open to all candidates whether you are an experienced
dental assistant, a new graduate starting your dental career, or
you want to get on-the-job training to learn a new profession.
Candidates with bilingual skills are encouraged to apply.Our clinic
serves everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to
pay. As a community health center, we are looking for candidates
who want to build their careers while they give back to their
neighbors in a meaningful, compassionate way.Work 30 hours/week and
receive a full benefit package. Candidates who speak Spanish,
Slavic (Ukranian, Russian, etc.) are encouraged to apply.What We
OfferWork-life balance with work schedule of 3 10-hour days/week.
Clinic hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 6:00pm with a break for
lunch from 12:00 - 1:00pm.Sign-on bonus of $3,000 in your first
paycheck and $750 at 12 months of employment.$20.97 - $25.69/hour
DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.4%
additional pay for your bilingual skills.100% employer-paid health
insurance for employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7
telemedicine; profit sharing, 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid
time off, paid holidays, uniform allowance, and more.What you'll
do:Greet patients, prepare them for treatment, and assist the
dentist at the chair side.Assist with the full range of dental
services, including restorative procedures, implants, and
endodontic procedures.Ensure materials, equipment, and supplies are
set up for each patient's visit, stocked, clean/sterilized, and in
good working order.Conduct complete patient X-ray procedure
including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intra oral
photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the patient's
electronic dental record.Set up and record periodontal charting
with the Provider's instruction.Mix materials needed for exams with
awareness of infection control and cross contamination.Perform
preventative periodontal care on patients, including applying
coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants.Start and monitor
nitrous oxide analgesia, under the direct supervision of the
Provider.Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient
infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the
integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment,
and cleaning autoclaves and operatories.Provide education and
counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the
clinic.QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or General
Education Diploma (GED).Professional
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: WA Dental Assistant
Registration. CPR certification within 90 days of employment. BLS
(Basic Life Support) certification within 90 days of employment
preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability
to communicate at level 10 on the language proficiency scale to
receive bilingual differential pay. Basic knowledge of
medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy. Basic knowledge of
dental materials and instruments. Basic knowledge of infection
control techniques. Basic knowledge of 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 with a variety of patients of all
ages, and employees in a professional manner. Basic proficiency
with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental
Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.About YVFWCWe serve
more than 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental
clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are
Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With
integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy,
orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening,
and primary care behavioral health, YVFWCs patient-centered model
of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter
assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS
counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental
clinics.Working at YVFWCWorking in our organization means being the
passionate champion for those who have no voice. It means having
the opportunity to work with underserved populations and with peers
committed to the same work.At Farm Workers ClinicWe will
consistently trust one another to work for the common good.We will
foster integrity by demonstrating ethical behavior and insisting on
doing what we say we will do.We will demonstrate transparency by
being candid and truthful no matter the risk.We will create
partnerships to strengthen ourselves and our community.We will
fight for just treatment for all individuals.We will let joy in.We
have the courage to be an agent of change and refuse anything short
of excellence.Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to
equal opportunity employment.by Jobble
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