Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR!

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! 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.

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.

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

Position Highlights:

• $28.22-$35.95/hour DOE

• $6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:

  • At Hire: $1,800.00

  • At 180-Days (6 months): $2,400.00

  • At 12 months: $1,800.00

• Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 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

• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.

• EFDA certification is required within 90 days of employment required

• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish preferred. Demonstrates ability to communicate 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 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.

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