Dental Assistant

Position Title: Dental Assistant

City: Spokane

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 15096

Description:
Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Unify Community Health at Northeast Community Center in Spokane, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - 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.

What We Offer
$21.86-$26.77/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates$4,000 sign-on bonus & $1,000 bonus at 12 months of employmentAdditional Pay for your bilingual skills100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicineProfit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan availableGenerous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
Update patient medical records, and conduct X-ray procedures, including panoramic images and intraoral photographsRecord periodontal charting and prepare instruments and equipment for Provider examsMix exam materials with awareness of infection control, perform preventative care like fluoride treatmentsMonitor nitrous oxide analgesia under Provider supervision (Only in Washington)Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programsAssist in patient infection control program, sterilize instruments/equipmentMay assist in Orthodontics including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature tiesMay perform Lead duties by maintaining the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor. Manage breaks, lunches, sick calls, and overtime. Provide insights to leaders regarding the skill level and performance of the employees. Responsible for providing training to new employees and existing staff when needed.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)BLS certification within 90 daysDental Assistant Registration or EFDA certificationNOTE: 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.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 for differential payBasic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials/instruments, infection control techniques, and oral health care instructionAbility to perform four-handed dental assisting, including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulationStrong level of manual dexterity and coordination. Ability to effectively interact professionally with various patients of all ages and employeesBasic proficiency in an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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