Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR. EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services by performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, helping increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to our mission of delivering equitable, high-quality dental services to our communities.

About the Role

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• EMR system is EPIC
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved

Pay

• $31.91–$40.64/hour, depending on experience
• $7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $2,100.00
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
  • At 12 months: $2,100.00
  Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 24/7 telemedicine access
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs; develop and store X-rays in the electronic dental record
• Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider’s instruction
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment necessary for patient exams, with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination
• Mix materials needed for exams
• Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
• Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
• 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
• Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire OR EFDA certification within 90 days of employment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination
• Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel