Dental Assistant Trainee

Position Title: Dental Assistant Trainee

City: Astoria

State/Territory: US-OR

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: Yes

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

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Are you ready to launch your dental career? Join YVFWC as a Dental Assistant Trainee and gain hands‑on experience while completing our Dental Assisting Training Program. This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of underserved communities!

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is thrilled to announce the opening of our new clinic in Astoria, OR in January 2026! This new site will significantly enhance the health and well‑being of our community by expanding our behavioral health services, including mental health therapy, and introducing new dental and pharmacy service lines, including a convenient drive‑through pharmacy.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've become a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest, with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontics, 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.

• Paid training program with career advancement opportunities: $19.58 per hour
• Certification Support We'll help you prepare for:
  • Infection Control Exam (ICE)
  • Radiology Certification
  • Oregon EFDA Exam
• 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!
• Community Impact Be part of improving access to dental care for underserved families in Astoria and the surrounding areas

• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider's instructions
• Maintain patient dental records, updating patient medical history and vital signs as needed
• Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient's treatment
• Provide education and counseling on oral hygiene to patients in the clinic
• Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories

• Perform complete x‑ray procedures (panoramic, cephalometric, intraoral)
• Upload images to electronic dental records
• Take on additional clinical responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification required within 60 days of hire
• Dental Radiology certification required within 90 days of hire
• Infection Control Exam (ICE) must be taken and passed within 90 days of hire
• EFDA certification within 18 months of hire

Apply today and become part of a team that cares for both patients and your professional growth!

“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.

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