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Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Relief - $26.02 - 33.14/hr

$26.02 - $33.14 per hour

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

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 to learn more about our organization.


Position Highlights:
  • $26.02-$33.14/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.
  • 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.
Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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