Dental Assistant II/EFDA (Hermiston, OR)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 33,572 - 41,451; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $3,000

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k)

Annual clothing allowance

PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant at our Hermiston clinic. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, complete an accredited dental assisting program, and possess X-Ray certification. Experience with dental software and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The position offers a competitive pay range and a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Qualifications

• Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate preferred.
• Two years dental office experience preferred.
• Oral surgery office experience preferred.
• BLS for Healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment room for patient treatment.
• Provide information and support to patients.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment area.
• Assist dentist in managing emergencies.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Dental software experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting Program completion

X-Ray certification

Job description

Arrow Dental Clinic is seeking a full‑time Dental Assistant for our Hermiston clinic. The assistant will support the dentist in providing dental treatment, preparing treatment rooms and patients, passing instruments, performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act, and may receive a sign‑on bonus of $3,000.

Clinic hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 am–5:30 pm.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, retention bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistant Program
• PTO and paid company holidays
• 401(k) and FSA
• Annual clothing allowance
• Sign‑on bonus of $3,000

Pay Range

$24.37 to $30.09 per hour (depending on experience). Actual pay is based on qualifications. Applicants who do not exceed the minimum qualifications will only be eligible for the low end of the pay range.

Required Skills & Credentials

1. High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Accredited Dental Assisting Program or equivalent.
2. Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate preferred.
3. Two years dental office experience preferred.
4. Oral surgery office experience preferred.
5. X‑Ray certification required.
6. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, dental software experience helpful.
7. BLS for Healthcare providers.
8. Strong organizational and detail orientation skills.
9. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
10. Ability to work well under pressure, work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
11. Ability to come into work on time and on a daily basis.
12. Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

Primary Functions

1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
2. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient.
3. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
4. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
5. Provides diagnostic information by exposing radiograph studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
6. Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
7. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certifications, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
8. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions.
9. Documents dental hygiene services by charting in patient records.
10. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
11. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
12. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
13. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirement; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
14. Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
15. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
16. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
17. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.