Expanded Function Dental Assistant w/Restorative

About the role

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (Restorative) at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR! EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC’s mission of delivering equitable, high-quality dental services to our communities.

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 the 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 the patient exam performed by the Provider.
• Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Place composite and amalgam fillings and liners, fabricate and cement temporary crowns, place and remove matrix retainers, remove supragingival cements.
• 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.
• May assist in Orthodontics including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties.
• May perform Lead duties by maintaining the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor. Manage breaks, lunches, sick calls and overtime. Provides insights to leader regarding the skill level and performance of the employees. Responsible for providing training to new employees and existing staff when needed.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of the Oregon Restorative Functions Endorsement.
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10.
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology and dental anatomy, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques.
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic knowledge of oral health care instruction.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients of all ages, and employees in a professional manner.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records (EDR) and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to function under working conditions involving blood.

Benefits

• 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!

Pay

$30.79–$39.22/hour, DOE.

$6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:

• At Hire: $1,800.00
• At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
• At 12 months: $1,800.00

Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE).

Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.

Schedule

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).