Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Walla Walla Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA!
Dental Assistants play a vital role at YVFWC by supporting dental providers and helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit. Through direct patient interaction, clinical support, and attention to safety and infection control, this position helps ensure high standards of care while advancing YVFWC's mission to provide accessible, quality dental services to the communities we serve.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We''''ve transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest 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.
We invite you to 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!
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!
Position Highlights:
EMR system is EPIC
$22.29-$32.83/hour DOE
What You'll Do:
Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
Conduct complete patient X‑ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X‑rays in the electronic dental record
Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instruction
Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross‑contamination
Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider
Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school‑based programs
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
May assist in Orthodontics including; obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
Must be able to function under working conditions involving blood
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
Registered Dental Assistant or EFDA certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10
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
Our Mission Statement
"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic serves over 120,000 people across 27 clinics and programs in two states. We have expanded medical care to include dental, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. We also offer community programs that offer assistance with employment and training, afterschool education, rental and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, tobacco cessation, and three mobile medical/dental clinics.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.