EFDA: Expanded Dental Assistant for Community Impact

RPMGlobal; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 92,318,000 - 117,625,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Profit sharing & 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists in a busy clinic. The 1.0 FTE position requires EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS, and strong infection control as the clinic relies on EPIC for medical records and EDR for dental charting.

You will perform X-ray procedures, assist orthodontics as needed, and provide patient education while upholding HRSA and TJC guidelines.

Qualifications

• EFDA certification required within 90 days of employment.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting with instrument transfer.
• Strong infection control knowledge and sterilization practices.
• Proficiency with EDR/EPIC and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records updating history and vital signs.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per Provider’s instruction.
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care including coronal polish, fluoride, sealants.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and Mobile Unit programs.
• Assist in infection control program including sterilization and autoclaves.

Skills

Four-handed dental assisting

Infection control

Manual dexterity

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interacting with diverse patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

EFDA certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support dentists in a busy clinic. The 1.0 FTE position requires EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS, and strong infection control as the clinic relies on EPIC for medical records and EDR for dental charting.

You will perform X-ray procedures, assist orthodontics as needed, and provide patient education while upholding HRSA and TJC guidelines.