Dental Assistant - Sign-On Bonus!
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Brief$4,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first paycheck and
another $1,000 paid in 12 months. Additional pay for your bilingual
skills, and a generous benefit package.Employment duration:Full
timeExempt Status:Non-exemptOffer Relocation?:NoID:11351The person
in this position assists the Dental Provider at chair side. In
addition, the Dental Assistant greets patients and prepares them
for treatment.What We Offer$4,000 sign-on bonus paid in your first
paycheck and another $1,000 bonus paid in 12 months.$20-$24/hour
DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced
candidates.Additional 4% 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.Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.Essential
Functions/Responsibilities/DutiesMaintains patient medical records,
updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.Conducts
complete patient X-ray procedure including panoramic and
cephalometric radiographs, and intra oral photographs. Develops and
stores the X-Rays in the electronic patient's dental record.Sets up
and records periodontal charting per Provider's
instruction.Prepares and sets up instruments and equipment
necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider.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, and sealants.Starts and monitors nitrous oxide
analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the
Provider. (Only in Washington),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.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. Manages breaks, lunches, sick calls and
overtime. Provides insights to leader regarding the skill level and
performance of the employees. Responsible for providing training to
new employees and existing staff when needed.Performs clinical
responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC
requirements.QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or
General Education Diploma (GED).Professional
Licenses/Certificates/Registration: CPR certification within 90
days of employment. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification within
90 days of employment preferred. Registration as a Surgical
Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
Registration as a Dental Assistant or EFDA certification. NOTE:
Dental Assistants who have not received their Dental Assistant
registration from the State of Washington will not be allowed to
perform the Essential Functions of the job until it is received.
Prior to this time, a Dental Assistant will be allowed to observe
patient care and assist with paperwork and receptionist roles only.
Dental Assistant Registration must be completed within 7 days of
hire unless specifically approved by the Clinic
Administrator.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. 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.by Jobble
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