Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health in Salem, OR, and 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:

As an Expanded Function Dental Assistant with us, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch dental care to our patients. You will have the opportunity to utilize your expanded skill set to assist with a variety of advanced dental procedures, working 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/preferred at level 10 for differential pay
• 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 celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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