What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic?
Job Title: On-Call Dental Assistant
About Us
We are a healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference beyond medical care. Our values include inclusivity, and we strive to be more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services including 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.
Position Highlights
$20.81-$25.50/hour DOE with opportunities for higher compensation for highly experienced candidates.
Responsibilities
- Update patient medical records
- Conduct X-ray procedures, including panoramic images and intraoral photographs
- Record periodontal charting and prepare instruments and equipment for Provider exams
- Mix exam materials with awareness of infection control, perform preventative care like fluoride treatments
- Monitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision (Only in Washington)
- Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programs
- Assist in patient infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipment
- 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
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- BLS certification within 90 days
- Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at level 10
- 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
Culture
We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Salary : $21 - $26
