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At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we welcome diversity; we encourage, uplift, and are honored to serve people who have been historically underrepresented and underserved.

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Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate healthcare to low-income residents of Washington and Yamhill Counties, with a special emphasis on seasonal and migrant farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare.

We strive to provide an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we employ and serve.

Job Summary: The Dental Assistant II works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and performs delegated clinical and administrative duties within the supervising provider's scope of practice consistent with the DA II education, training program, and demonstrated competency.

This role assists the dental provider in all aspects of patient care.

Travel and fill in at other VG Dental sites as needed.

Assist the dental provider in transfer of instruments utilizing approved dental assisting principles.

Assist the operator in preparation and delivery of dental materials.

Expose diagnostic digital radiographs using existing dental radiography software.

Apply dental sealants.

Ensure that vacuum lines, unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray setups are thoroughly disinfected and properly sterilized at all times.

Order and maintain inventory of dental supplies and provide finance with required and accurate purchase data.

Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance items are completed and documented visibly in the clinic.

Support Dental Operations Manager in coordination of clinic repairs as needed.

Provide evaluation of emergency patients.

Provide patient management for the dental department.

Work with the Dental Clinic Operational Manager on infection control and OSHA guidelines.

Take vital signs and review patient health history, updating as necessary.

Ability to be flexible and be able to work on weekends on special projects.

Complete all required VG training as assigned.

Handle protected health information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA).

HIPAA Requirements: The Dental Assistant (EFDA/EPDA) will have access to PHI in the course of carrying out their duties.

Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which this employee will have access include: the full dental chart, the full medical chart; all information in the practice management system, all other billing and account information.

Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of medications used in conjunction with dental treatment desired.

Knowledge of medical record keeping and dental charting.

Skill in operating x-ray equipment and processing film.

Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Ability to work with patients who have limited knowledge of dental home care and treatment.

Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Graduate of a dental assisting program or one (1) year of dental assistant experience preferred.

Previous experience within a medical/dental clinic preferred.

Must possess a valid certificate of Expanded Functions Dental Assistant or Expanded Functions Preventive Dental Assistant and a certificate of radiology proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners.

Sealant certification within 6 months of hire (VG to provide training) desired.

Accountability Role model VG's mission, vision, and shared values Listen to the voice of the customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations If someone needs help, help them Be innovative, apply fresh ideas, and continuously improve how you do your work Maintain strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of others Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and patients Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as well as understand perspective of others Customer-Focus Teamwork Initiative Confidentiality Ethical Respect Communication Physical Requirements: Sitting: up to 75% Standing: 25% Walking: 25% Use of Computer: 25% Ability to Lift/Carry up to 30 lbs.

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Immunization Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in VGMHC's immunization policy and state and federal guidelines.

No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges. xywuqvp

The policy applies not only to recruitment and hiring practices, but also includes affirmative action in the area of placement, promotion, transfer, rate of pay and termination.