Dental Assistant (Per Diem)

About the Role

Seeking an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) in a per diem (as needed) status, averaging up to 20 hours per week. As a Dental Assistant, you’re an essential part of our dental team, supporting dental care by prepping rooms, patients, and instruments. Direct patient care and assisting Dentists are core responsibilities, with collaboration and effective teamwork key in our environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Performs all dental assistant procedures allowable under Oregon State Law.
  • Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists Dentist during dental procedures.
  • Assists Dentist with charting and notes in the EMR during patient care.
  • Takes dental x-rays as prescribed by Dentist.
  • Passes instruments to Dentists and assists with keeping patients comfortable during procedures.
  • Builds relationships with patients.
  • Assists patients with signing consent and reviewing post-operative instructions.
  • Answers patient questions before and after appointments.
  • Instructs and educates patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental restorations.
• Clinic Operations
  • Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
  • Maintains the standard use of materials whenever possible at all clinic sites.
  • Assists in inventory, storage, and ordering supplies, including checking for outdated and expired inventory.
  • Maintains all hand-pieces and dental equipment on repair or requested services, as needed.
  • Responsible for opening and closing the operatory each working day.

Requirements

• High School education or better.
• Preferred but not required: CPR certification, OR Radiology License.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Spanish-speaking abilities are a bonus.

About Us

Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to healthcare. Since our founding in 2002, we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way.

At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team-based environment. Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job—it is a lifestyle of serving others, being an integral part of your community, and enjoying work/life balance and the outdoors.

Schedule

Per diem (as needed) status, averaging up to 20 hours per week.