Dental Assistant
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Spokane
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Brief40 hours/week. $4,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first
paycheck and another $1,000 paid in 12 months, generous PTO, 8 paid
holidays, and much more! Bilingual candidates are encouraged to
apply; additional pay for your bilingual skills.Employment
duration:Full timeExempt Status:Non-exemptOffer
Relocation?:NoID:12657This 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.Candidates who speak Spanish, Slavic (Ukranian, Russian, etc.)
are encouraged to apply.What We OfferSign-on bonus of $4,000 in
first paycheck and $1,000 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.Work schedule is 4 10-hour shifts. Clinic is
open Monday - Friday, 6:45am - 6:00pm.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 at hire date or within 7 days of hire, unless
specifically approved by the Clinic Administrator. 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, YVFWC's 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.
Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Spokane Valley , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Spokane, Washington
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