Community Dental Health Coordinator

Join our team as aCommunity Dental Health Coordinator at Lincoln Avenue Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA!

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.

We invite you to 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!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).

• $47.23-$58.45/hour DOE.

• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.

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

• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Provides outreach to engage culturally relevant social, health, and community support networks within the area.

• Fosters partnerships with external agencies to increase community access to dental services.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of group and individual dental health education services to improve understanding of the benefits of preventative oral health and proper oral health techniques.

• Provides patient advocacy, care coordination, and navigation services that encourage continuity of care.

• Provide oral health assessments in the medical clinics; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Head Start, and other locations as directed.

• Maintains patient medical records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed.

• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including taking, developing, and storing the X-Rays as necessary.

• Completes periodontal charting as directed.

• Prepares tools and equipment necessary for the Provider and assists the Provider with the exams as necessary.

• Performs preventative periodontal care on patients including scaling, prophylaxis, root planing, and the application of preventative agents and sealants.

• Performs expanded functions including placing and carving amalgam and composite restorations.

• Administers local anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia as necessary.

• Provides education and counsel for patients in oral hygiene. Formulates dental hygiene treatment plans for patients, consulting the Provider as needed.

• Participates in monitoring the patient infection control program, including sterilization of instruments, and cleaning of operatories as needed.

• Provides input to the Dental Leadership team to assist in the development of goals and methods to increase efficiency of the dental clinic as needed.

• May participate in the development, implementation, and coordination of dental education programs provided inside and outside the organization.

• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from a Dental Hygiene school.

• Successful completion of the American Dental Association Community Dental Health Coordinator (ADA CDHC) curriculum and internship program within 1 year of hire.

• One year's experience as a Dental Hygienist.

• Dental Hygiene License.

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification within 90 days of hire.

• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred at level 10.

• Knowledge of established hygiene concepts.

• Knowledge of medical/emergency procedures.

• Knowledge of and skilled in the delivery of dental anesthetic.

• Knowledge of and skilled in placing restorations.

• Skills to effectively assess, adapt, and interact with a variety of patients of all ages.

• High level of dexterity and coordination.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Skills to manage patient fears and apprehensions.

• Skills to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including 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.

Visit our website atwww.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!