Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary - Part time Job Toppenish area,Washington USA,Dental / Dentistry

Join our team as a Part-time Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary at Toppenish Medical Dental Clinic 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

$23.16-$28.37/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
$2,500.00 Hiring Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $750.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $1,000.00
- At 12 months: $750.00
Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Additional pay for bilingual skills, paidonhours worked
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:

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.
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, silver diamine fluoride and sealants.
Starts and monitors nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary under the direct supervision of the Provider.
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.
Restorative Procedures:
Under the direct supervision of a dentist, direct restoration may be placed, carved, and finalized to include amalgam and composite materials.
Dental Impressions:
Under direct supervision of a dentist, takes accurate final impressions for the fabrication of crown and bridge, removable and permanent dental prosthetics.
Temporary Restorations:
Place and remove temporary dental restorations as required during treatment procedures condition.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
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