Dental Assistant - Yakima Neighborhood Health Services

About this opportunity:

We are looking for a team member who is passionate about serving our community of patients and enjoys working in a team! Our dental assistants:

• Assist dentists in four-handed dentistry procedures.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment. 
• Take patient histories and vitals.
• Prepare dental operatories with necessary instruments.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and education to patients.
• Attend to patients, providing comfort and behavior management.
• Prepare and maintain operatories with adequate levels of supplies.
• Assist with patient follow‑up activities, including referrals, recall, and other patient needs.
• Assist other dental services staff with patient flow as needed and/or directed.
• Maintain proper sanitation standards in cleaning and sterilization procedures of patient facilities and instruments.

Position details:

• Starting wage of $21-$24.15
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant program from an accredited program is required.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check for the position.
• This job requires that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Benefits:

• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement insurance
• Ten paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave and/or cash-out options
• Retention bonuses to reward commitment to our mission

About YNHS

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually. Because of our commitment and service to uninsured and low-income populations, YNHS is an eligible site for National Health Service Corp and Washington State Health Professional loan repayment programs.

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness. Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley. As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. This governance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community. 

 If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in the workplace and are committed to an inclusive work environment.