Dental Assistant Trainee — Path to Certification (Limited Duration)

Multco; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Multnomah County’s Health Department is seeking a Health Assistant 2 - Dental Assistant Trainee for a Limited Duration program spanning 9 to 12 months, with a path to certification in PrevDA/EFDA. Training includes two phases and potential placement across several Portland-area dental clinics.

Start date around November 17, 2026, withgraduates committing to two years post-certification. Roles emphasize clinical support, infection control, patient communication, and coordination with dentists and

Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and build expertise in providing direct clinical assistance and support to Dentists and Dental Hygienists with clinical team support.
• Under the guidance of a certified employee, learn to perform all aspects of 4 handed dentistry using effective and efficient techniques; mixes materials; places rubber dams, takes study models impressions, and takes diagnostic x-rays.
• Triages emergency patients, informs providers of patient needs.
• Provides patients with oral hygiene instructions and information on healthy food choices.

Job description

Multnomah County’s Health Department is seeking a Health Assistant 2 - Dental Assistant Trainee for a Limited Duration program spanning 9 to 12 months, with a path to certification in PrevDA/EFDA. Training includes two phases and potential placement across several Portland-area dental clinics.

Start date around November 17, 2026, withgraduates committing to two years post-certification. Roles emphasize clinical support, infection control, patient communication, and coordination with dentists and