Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Job Brief

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Salem, OR

Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
14769

Join our team as an 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! 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

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

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 a 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.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!

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