Dental Assistant Trainee - $28.18/hr

Join our team as a Dental Assistant Trainee and gain hands-on experience while completing our Dental Assisting Training Program in Astoria, 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.

We invite you to 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!

Position Highlights:

• Paid training program with career advancement opportunities: $28.18 per hour.
  
• Certification Support - We'll help you prepare for:
  
  • Infection Control Exam (ICE)
    
  • Radiology Certification
    
  • Oregon EFDA Exam
    
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine.
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  

What You'll Do:

• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider's instructions.
  
• Maintain patient dental records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.
  
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment necessary for the patient treatment performed by the Provider.
  
• Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic.
  
• Assist 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.
  
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Once Certified:

• Conduct complete patient x-ray procedure including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs and intra oral photographs. Stores the x-rays in the patient's electronic dental record.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.
  
• Dental Radiology Certification within 90 days of hire.
  
• Infection Control Exam (ICE) taken and passed within 90 days of hire.
  
• EFDA certification within 18 months of hire is required.
  
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred at a level 10.
  
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved.
  
• 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.
  
• Within 30 days of hire, have basic knowledge of dental terminology and dental anatomy.
  
• Within 30 days of hire, have basic knowledge of infection control techniques.
  
• Within 30 days of hire, have basic knowledge of oral health care instructions.
  
• Within 60 days of hire, have basic knowledge of dental materials and instruments.
  
• Within 60 days of hire, have basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  
• Within 90 days of hire, have the ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing and spatulation.
  
• Must be able to function under working conditions involving blood.
  

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.

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