Dental Assistant - Relief

Relief Dental Assistant

Join our team as a Relief Dental Assistant at Mobile Unit in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than an employee, and we are more than a job! We value inclusivity, and we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of 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.

Explore our short clips, "We are Yakima - We are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Job Description

• 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, along with other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• BLS certification
• 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, dental 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 level of manual dexterity and coordination. Ability to effectively interact professionally with various patients of all ages and employees
• Basic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

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