Dental Assistant - EFDA Restorative

Waterfall Community Health Center; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 33,158 - 41,520; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

7 Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer-paid

401K Retirement Plan with 6% match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Oregon is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. The role involves providing chairside assistance, performing clinical duties, and adhering to sterilization protocols in a diverse, patient-centered environment. Candidates must possess an EFDA certification and have at least one year of experience in dental assisting. Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and more are offered. This full-time position is essential for supporting patients from various socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentist and Dental Hygienist in patient care.
• Prepare restorative materials and perform dental procedures.
• Follow sterilization and infection control protocols.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification

Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant EFDA Restorative

Job Category: Operations

Wage Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt

Location: Dental Clinic

Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted

Travel: Minimal

Wage: $24.07 to $30.14 per/hour

Reports to: Dental Director

Manages Direct Reports: No

HR Review & Approval: 5/19/25

Job Description

Job Purpose: The Expanded Function Dental Assistant with Restorative add-on works in a team-based, patient-centered dental clinic serving insured and uninsured clients with a special emphasis on care for people who experience barriers to accessing care due to income, language, cultural, and social barriers. This role provides chairside assistance and clinical duties to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and Dental Director.

Duties

• Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Isolate appropriate teeth to be repaired by applying a rubber dam.
• Prepares tooth for filling by placing matrix band with retainers if needed.
• Cleans debris from cavities.
• Prepares proper restorative materials such as amalgam and composite fillings.
• Fills prepared tooth by using necessary hand instruments.
• Carves, finishes, and polishes restorations using rotary and hand instruments to achieve proper anatomy.
• Checks occlusion of the teeth before releasing the patient.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Prepare dental materials such as amalgam, composite, etc.
• Perform and follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Dental charting using an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Inventory control and management.
• Assist the Dental Hygienist and front office staff as needed.
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, and coronal polish, take digital x-rays, and oral hygiene instructions.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification with Restorative Functions Add-On.
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience.
• Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertified prior to the expiration date.
• BLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

Immunizations Required

• TB (test upon hire).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start).
• 7 Paid Holidays *you must be scheduled to work the holiday to qualify for holiday pay.
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer-paid.
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match.
• Options for long-term disability.
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life.
• Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount.
• Headspace care employer-paid membership.