Join our team as a Part-time Dental Assistant at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we believe you are more than an employee, and we are more than a job! We value inclusivity, and 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 

• $22.29-$27.31/hour DOE with 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 your bilingual skills
• Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain medical records and vital signs
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures and set up for exams
• Record periodontal data, perform periodontal care, and administer nitrous oxide
• Educate on oral hygiene, assist with infection control, may help with orthodontics, along with other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• BLS certification
• Surgical Technologist Registration if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
• Dental Assistant Registration or EFDA certification. Dental Assistants who have not received their Dental Assistant registration from the State of Washington will not be allowed to perform the Essential Functions of the job until it is received.  Prior to this time, a Dental Assistant will be allowed to observe patient care and assist with paperwork and receptionist roles only.
• Dental Assistant Registration must be completed within 7 days of hire unless specifically approved by the Clinic Administrator.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at 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 celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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