Dental Assistant - EFDA Restorative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer-paid

401K Retirement Plan 6% match

Competitive PTO Accrual

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Waterfall Community Health Center, FQHC in North Bend, Oregon, is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant EFDA Restorative. This role involves providing chairside assistance, managing dental materials, and performing restorative procedures in a patient-centered clinic.

The ideal candidate will have an EFDA certification, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers extensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and a competitive PTO accrual.

Qualifications

• Must have Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certification with Restorative Functions Add-On.
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and Dental Director.
• Prepare dental materials and perform routine procedures.
• Follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.

Skills

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certification

Chairside dental assisting experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

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 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.
• Prepare tooth for filling by placing matrix band with retainers if needed.
• Cleans debris from cavities.
• Prepare proper restorative materials such as amalgam and composite fillings.
• Fill prepared tooth by using necessary hand instruments.
• Carve, finish, and polish restorations using rotary and hand instruments to achieve proper anatomy.
• Check 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 provide 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.