EFDA Dental Assistant | Flexible Part-Time in Portland

GPS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and vision insurance options

401(k) with employer matching

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Timber Dental in Downtown Portland is seeking a part-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our growing team. You will support the dentist in a variety of procedures, manage instrument sterilization, and help ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The EFDA will perform expanded duties, participate in patient education, and help maintain efficient clinical operations in a friendly, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• EFDA certification/license required
• Radiology/X-ray certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform Expanded Functions Dental Assistant duties as delegated by the dentist
• Place, contour, and adjust restorations
• Assist the dentist during procedures
• Prepare and sanitize treatment rooms and ensure infection control
• Take and process dental radiographs
• Take impressions and assist with temporary crowns
• Maintain accurate patient records and charting
• Educate patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Sterilization protocols

Education

EFDA certification/license in applicable state

Radiology (X-ray) certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Timber Dental in Downtown Portland is seeking a part-time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) to join our growing team. You will support the dentist in a variety of procedures, manage instrument sterilization, and help ensure a high-quality patient experience.

The EFDA will perform expanded duties, participate in patient education, and help maintain efficient clinical operations in a friendly, team-focused environment.