What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Receptionist-Medical and Dental position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Job Summary
We are seeking an Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary to join our team at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a healthcare organization that makes a difference beyond medical care.
About Us
We value inclusivity and are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members. With 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.
- Mixes materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross contamination.
- Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including the application of coronal polish, fluoride treatments, silver diamine fluoride and sealants.
- Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider.
- Provides education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs.
- Assists 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.
- Under the direct supervision of a dentist, direct restoration may be placed, carved, and finalized to include amalgam and composite materials.
- Dental Impressions: Under direct supervision of a dentist, takes accurate final impressions for the fabrication of crown and bridge, removable and permanent dental prosthetics.
- Temporary Restorations: Place and remove temporary dental restorations as required during treatment procedures condition.
- 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 the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor.
Requirements
- Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary certification within 90 days of employment required.
- Registration as a Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary certification.
- Bilingual proficiency communication in English/Spanish required.
What We Offer
- 4,000 sign-on bonus & $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
- Additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more
Salary : $1,000
