Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay differential

Additional pay for bilingual skills

Job summary

Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR, is seeking a Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant. You will maintain patient records, perform X-ray procedures, and assist the Provider with exams in a busy clinic setting.

The role requires EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and bilingual English/Spanish. Expect four-handed dental assisting, infection control duties, and potential Orthodontics support. Competitive hourly pay and bilingual premium offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 10.
• Registration as Surgical Technologist if assisting in OR.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and anatomy.
• Infection control knowledge and cross contamination awareness.
• Four-handed dental assisting capability.
• Familiarity with EDR, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient records and updates medical history and vitals.
• Performs complete X-ray procedures and stores images in EDR.
• Sets up and records periodontal charting as instructed.
• Prepares instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mixes materials with infection control in mind.
• Provides preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Educates patients on oral hygiene during clinic and school programs.
• Monitors infection control program and sterilizes instruments and spaces.
• May assist in Orthodontics and fabricate retainers as needed.
• May lead department daily flow and mentor staff; supports supervisor.
• Adheres to JCAHO/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Infection control

EDR knowledge

Dental terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS certification

EFDA certification

Surgical Technologist registration

Tools

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR!

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.

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:

• $26.28-$33.47/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You’ll Do:

• Maintains 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
• EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at level 10
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy.
• Basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments.
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques.li>
• 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.