EFDA: Expanded Function Dental Assistant for Impact

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) / Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our clinic team. This 1.0 FTE role works with providers to expand access to dental services, performing advanced clinical functions and chairside support to improve patient throughput and care delivery.

The position requires an Oregon EFDA certificate within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and bilingual abilities; the clinic offers 100% employer-paid health insurance, a retirement plan, generous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Cantonese/Vietnamese) preferred at a level 10.
• Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the electronic dental record.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instruction.
• Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider.
• Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants.
• Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories.
• Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual languages

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon EFDA certification

Job description

Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our clinic team. This 1.0 FTE role works with providers to expand access to dental services, performing advanced clinical functions and chairside support to improve patient throughput and care delivery.

The position requires an Oregon EFDA certificate within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and bilingual abilities; the clinic offers 100% employer-paid health insurance, a retirement plan, generous