Dental Assistant II-11/10/2026

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians; Siletz (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Siletz, Oregon, seeks a Dental Assistant II to support dental professionals in the Tribal clinic. You will assist chairside, manage records in Dentrix and Romexis, and prepare sterilized equipment for daily procedures.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a high school diploma or GED, radiologic proficiency, and EFDA certification within six months, with a transition to Dental Assistant III after gaining experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Oregon state radiological proficiency.
• Must obtain Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification within six months from date of hire.
• Transition to Dental Assistant III after EFDA certification and one year of dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform chair side assisting for routine dental procedures.
• Record/scan all treatments in Dentrix or Romexis with accuracy.
• Process dental lab work orders and coordinate with outside labs.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and maintain a clean operatory.
• Expose and manipulate digital radiographs using the required software.
• Explain post-treatment instructions and preventive care to patients.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon radiological proficiency

EFDA Certification (Oregon)

Job description

Job Details

• Opening Date: 10/02/2026
• Closing Date: 11/10/2026
• Job Title: Dental Assistant II
• Salary/Wage: $24.32/per hr.
• Tribal Level: 113.1
• Location: Siletz, OR.
• Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
• Job Posting Number: 4511303

Introduction

The purpose of this position is to assist the dental professionals with the daily operation of the Tribal dental clinic in accordance with the Tribe's holistic health and wellness objectives for patients and families. Ensures that the provision of health care services takes place in a professional environment and is accomplished efficiently.

The purpose of this position is to assist the dental professionals with the daily operation of the Tribal dental clinic in accordance with the Tribe's holistic health and wellness objectives for patients and families. Ensures that the provision of health care services takes place in a professional environment and is accomplished efficiently.

Duties

• Perform chair side-assisting duties, which encompass all routine dental procedures in general dentistry.
• Properly record/scan all treatment rendered, planned, findings, and correspondence with patients in the current electronic dental record (Dentrix & Romexis) and accurately retrieves and files paper dental charts.
• Complete dental laboratory work orders in compliance with dentist's & outside laboratories instructions to include sending them out and checking them in.
• Perform routine dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models, constructing custom trays, fabricating-base plates and bite rims.
• Prepare patient and operatory for proper dental procedures including setting up with proper instruments.
• Expose & manipulate digital intra-oral and panoramic radiographs utilizing the software and equipment correctly.
• Provide functions allowed under EFDA certification (when certified): Prepare and mix various dental materials, fabricate and cement temporary crowns, place sealants, place and remove rubber dams, provide routine prophylaxis and topical fluoride treatment as assigned by dentist, apply temporary soft relines to full dentures, and any other items under this certificate approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry now and in the future.
• Explain procedure risks, obtain proper consent, and recite post treatment instructions to patients.
• Motivate and instruct patients in proper preventive techniques.
• Assists clinic professionals with various wellness and community activities such as screenings, sealant clinics, etc.
• Clean, sharpen, package, and sterilize all dental instruments according to current infection control guidelines and properly store them.
• Maintain a clean, stocked and orderly dental area.
• Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate patient scheduling with support staff.
• Coordinate with Patient Accounts to ensure dental lab fee agreements are current.
• Performs other duties as assigned by dentist and/or Oregon Board of Dentistry.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED and Oregon state certificate of radiological proficiency.

Incumbent must obtain Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification within six months from the date of hire.

Position transitions to Dental Assistant III upon achievement of EFDA certification and completion of one year dental assistant experience.

Knowledge Of

• Dental anatomy and the ability to properly expose and manipulate digital intra-oral and panoramic radiographs utilizing the software and equipment correctly.
• All instruments normally used in routine dental procedures for restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgery, endodontic, preventive and periodontal treatment.

Experience In

• Dental assisting work, preferred.

Ability To

• Explain post operative instructions, preventive techniques and home‑care instructions to patients or their families.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with patients, their families, health staff, tribal staff, as well as professional groups.
• Work 40 hours per week when needed (staffing needs).

Other

• Current healthcare provider CPR or ability to obtain within 30-days of hire.
• Must maintain all certifications specific to the job category during the entire course of hire.