Dental Assistant - Mobile Unit - Military veterans preferred

Join Our Mobile Dental Team at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic!

Are you passionate about making dental care accessible to underserved communities? As a Dental Assistant on our Mobile Dental Unit, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care directly to patients in schools and community settings across the Yakima Valley.

Our Mobile Dental Units provide preventive services such as fluoride treatments and dental sealants to children, helping reduce tooth decay and improve overall oral health. This program is designed to supplement regular dental care and introduce children to positive dental experiences in a relaxed, familiar environment.

About YVFWC:

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.

What We Offer:

• $22.93-$28.09/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• An additional 4% differential for your bilingual skills

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plans available

• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and maintain the Mobile Dental Unit, including cleaning, sterilization, equipment safety, and driving to outreach locations

• Support patient care by preparing instruments, assisting with exams, documenting in EMR, and promoting patient comfort and privacy

• Provide administrative support such as registration, scheduling, encounter forms, and reconciling the cash box

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and assist with screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and other dental procedures

• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, equipment security, and regulatory standards (TJC, HRSA, YVFWC)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Completion of a Dental Assisting program

• 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant

• Dental Assistant Registration (must be completed within 7 days of hire unless specifically approved by the Clinic Administrator)

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required at a level 10

• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required at time of hire

• Class A or B Washington State Commercial Driver’s License is required within 90 days of hire

• Pre-employment physical assessment

• Pre-employment drug screen

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.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization