EFDA (On Call)

About the role

Integrated Clinical Services (ICS) provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The Dental Program works with many community partners, targeting underserved populations in Multnomah County to ensure access to dental services including education, prevention, and treatment. The Dental Assistant (EFDA) assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists in delivering dental care to patients while fostering a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the diverse populations served. This position is within the Health Department, is a regular represented role (non‑exempt), and is eligible for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct clinical assistance and support to Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
• Performs all aspects of four‑handed dentistry using effective and efficient techniques; mixes materials, places rubber dam, takes study model impressions.
• Anticipates provider needs during treatment.
• Keeps the provider informed of schedule changes and unfilled appointments.
• Triages emergency patients and alerts providers to client needs.
• Performs dental assisting and expanded functions including rubber cup prophylaxis, applying sealants, polishing amalgams, placing/removing matrix retainers, removing excess cement, and placing temporary restorations.
• Sets up and disinfects operatories following proper procedures, ensuring instruments and supplies are available for patient care.
• Reports necessary repair needs, observes PPE guidelines, and monitors supply (inventory) levels.
• Interacts with patients in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Proactively monitors client wait times and keeps patients informed of schedule delays.
• Conducts phone follow‑up and documentation for missed patient appointments.
• Acts as liaison with treatment staff and providers.

Requirements

• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• Possession of a valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate, including radiologic proficiency certification issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners (graduate from an accredited dental assistant program).
• BLS CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a Commission on Dental Accreditation‑accredited program (required for pit and fissure sealant application).
• Successful completion of prerequisite courses of instruction for certification.
• Position requires a background investigation (may include fingerprinting); employment is contingent on passing the investigation.

Qualifications

• Preferred: One year of responsible dental assistant experience or graduation from an accredited dental assistant program.
• Transferable skills gained through education, work experience (including military), or life experiences relevant to the position are encouraged to be described on the application.

Pay

Pay Range: $25.25 – $30.92 Hourly