EFDA: Expanded-Function Dental Assistant — Chairside Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Oregon seeks a Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support the dentist at chairside, prepare patients, and help with imaging across procedures. The role includes setting up operatory, maintaining infection control, and assisting in specialized dental procedures.

The position requires EFDA experience (2+ years) and recognition by the Education Department. Federal benefits apply; standard VA pay scales and work hours from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• EFDA with 2+ years experience preferred.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Federal employment.
• Public hiring path eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting and patient preparation.
• Set up operatory and maintain sterile field for procedures.
• Prepare medicaments and impression materials per instructions.
• Perform intra-operative tasks per infection control protocols.
• Assist in procedures including oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Dental imaging

Oral surgery support

Four-handed dentistry

Education

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Oregon seeks a Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support the dentist at chairside, prepare patients, and help with imaging across procedures. The role includes setting up operatory, maintaining infection control, and assisting in specialized dental procedures.

The position requires EFDA experience (2+ years) and recognition by the Education Department. Federal benefits apply; standard VA pay scales and work hours from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday–Friday.