Dental Assistant 2 (Umatilla)

State of Oregon; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AFSCME represented

PERS benefits

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a Dental Assistant 2 at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. This role operates within secure healthcare and dental units, with an underfill option to Dental Assistant 1 if qualified for the lower classification.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, crown procedures, inventory, sterilization, and accurate EHR documentation. Strong infection control and confidentiality are essential in a custody environment.

Qualifications

• One year of support experience with chairside dental assisting (or underfill option).
• Current CPR certification required.
• Radiologic Proficiency certification required.
• EFDA certification by Oregon State Board of Dentistry required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and chairside routines.
• Prepare teeth for crowns and retainers, and place/adjust matrix retainers.
• Maintain sterilization, infection control, and instrument inventory.
• Manage dental materials and equipment, and ensure proper stock with expiration dates.
• Schedule patients and document treatments in EHR.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

EHR experience

Infection control

Medical records confidentiality

Dental materials handling

Stock & inventory management

Excel & Word

Education

Dental assisting program graduate

CPR certification

Radiologic Proficiency Certification

EFDA certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 10/16/2026 Application Deadline: 10/26/2026 Agency: Department of Corrections Salary Range: $5,723 - $6,903 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Dental Assistant 2 (Umatilla) Job Description: Dental Assistant 2, Dental Care Coordinator (Umatilla) with Underfill option available Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) – Umatilla, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Dental Assistant 2 position at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. Umatilla, Oregon is a historic city sitting at the meeting point of the Columbia and Umatilla rivers in the eastern part of the state. Our positions work within our secure healthcare and dental units. Enjoy our secure opportunity, along with amazing benefits in this great opportunity! This position has an underfill opportunity available. This means if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Dental Assistant 2 classification, you may be able to be hired as a Dental Assistant 1. If hired as an underfill in the lower classifications, you will receive the salary range of the lower position until you meet the qualifications for the regular position. When you meet the qualifications, you will be automatically reclassified as the higher regular position. Preference may be given to candidates who can meet the full qualifications.

Duties

• Remove temporary crowns and prepare teeth for permanent crown cementation
• Preliminary fit crowns and make adjustments outside the patient’s mouth
• Place and remove matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations
• Remove excess cement from crowns (dentist must check afterwards)
• Fabricate temporary crowns.
• Cement temporary crown with temp cement after approval from dentist.
• Dentist must check before patient released
• When dentist is not available, re-cement temporary or permanent crown that has dislodged with temp cement.
• Dentist must check as soon as dentist is back in office
• Manages dental materials, instruments, and equipment.
• Assures proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments and equipment.
• Assures adequate stock of dental materials with proper expiration dates.
• Maintains dental hand pieces.
• Manages instrument inventory and security counts.
• Assures security is maintained over all instruments and equipment.
• Maintains dental burs as directed by assigned dentist.
• Prepares the dental operatory for patient treatment, assuring all infection control guidelines are followed; Assures proper instruments and supplies are set up in a neat and orderly fashion for specific dental procedures as directed by assigned dentist.
• Displays a working knowledge of all necessary dental materials.
• Coordinates maintenance and repair of equipment with DOC staff and contracted technicians.
• Conducts inventories; order tools and supplies as needed to assure adequate quantities available.
• Responds to written and verbal requests for treatment or coordinates response from provider.
• Assures treatment lists are accurate and current – Lists and other data may be kept in Microsoft word or excel formats, requiring the assistant to learn the applicable software.
• Schedules patients to be seen by providers.
• Assures information in the Electronic Health Records and Inmate Health Plan (DOC 400) is accurate; reflects patients seen and treatments provided using appropriate predetermined dental abbreviations.
• Submits statistical data as directed by the provider.
• Coordinates with security staff to treat patients in isolated populations.
• Responds to requests for emergency treatment.
• Addresses questions from other DOC staff about dental treatment.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Dental Assistant 2 One year of support experience (six months of which must be chairside dental assisting experience). OR A graduate of a dental assisting program AND possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card AND Certification for Radiologic Proficiency AND certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for expanded functions (EFDA).

Underfill option: Dental Assistant 1

Six months of general support experience or equivalent training and experience AND a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation card at the time of appointment. Must be able to obtain certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiologic Proficiency within four months of appointment.

Requested Skills

• Dental Appointment scheduling
• Experience with Electronic Health Record
• Follow the directives of the dentist regarding patient dental treatment
• Work with confidential information regarding patient care
• Provide direct chairside assistance to the dentist
• Manage dental materials, instruments, and equipment
• Stock of dental materials with expiration dates
• Proper cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures for instruments, and equipment
• Manage and conduct instrument inventory with security counts; Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment
• Respond to written and verbal requests for treatments
• Coordinates responses from provider
• Strong computer skills in maintaining and saving data information in applicable software; Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and word are vital
• Experience with digital radiographs
• Ability to work with adults in custody
• Ability to maintain a high standard of performance, personal integrity, and conduct
• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines

Working Conditions

Working Conditions Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department; requires being a role model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others. Must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change. Requires contact with adults in custody. Requires walking or standing for long period of time. Requires climbing and descending stairs. Possible exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases, or other hazards inherent in health care and correctional setting. Supervision and control of adults in custody in an inherent responsibility.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills. Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews. Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews. Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay. A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship.

This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”