EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANT - $4,000 BONUS

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional dental care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a supportive community environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and well-being, you will utilize your expanded skills in a variety of advanced procedures while enjoying competitive pay, generous benefits, and bonuses. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Bilingual Pay

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Telemedicine Services

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, BLS and EFDA certifications needed.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and infection control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch dental care and assist with advanced dental procedures.
• Work closely with dental professionals to ensure high patient care.

Skills

Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Manual Dexterity

Dental Terminology Knowledge

Infection Control Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

EFDA Certification

Tools

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR!

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

• 25.51-$32.49 / hour DOE
• 4,000 sign-on bonus & $2,000 bonus at 12 months of employment
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24 / 7 telemedicine
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do :

• Play a crucial role in providing top-notch dental care to our patients
• Utilize your expanded skill set to assist with a variety of advanced dental procedures
• Work closely with our experienced dental professionals to ensure the highest level of patient care

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
• 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

Our Mission Statement

Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.