Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO & holidays

Job summary

Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR seeks an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) for a 1.0 FTE role. The position uses the EPIC EMR and offers specialized duties to support providers and expand access to care.

Qualified candidates will have EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and be bilingual. A generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits accompany 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in OR.
• Bilingual ALTA score 10 preferred; English/Spanish bilingual is valued.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, materials, and instruments.
• Knowledge of infection control techniques and oral health instruction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete X-ray procedures and store images in EPIC EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per provider instructions.
• Prepare and set up instruments for exams.
• Mix materials with attention to infection control and cross-contamination.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and Mobile Unit programs.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization processes.
• Assist in orthodontics as needed including records and ligature ties.
• Perform duties aligned with JCAHO/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Four-handed dental assisting

Infection control

Manual dexterity

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Job description

Job Brief

Expanded Function Dental Assistant Astoria, OR

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 17309

Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR! EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC’s mission of delivering equitable, high ‑ quality dental services to our communities.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

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Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• EMR system is EPIC
• $32.23-$41.05/hour DOE
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved, paid on hours worked
• $7,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
  • At Hire: $2,100.00
  • At 180 days (6 months): $2,800.00
  • At 12 months: $2,100.00
  • Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• 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 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
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
• Registration as a Surgical Technologist if assisting a Dentist in the operating room
• EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 10
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials, and instruments
• Basic knowledge of infection control techniques and of oral health care instruction
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting including instrument transfer, oral evacuation, cement mixing, and spatulation
• Strong level of manual dexterity and coordination
• Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients of all ages, providers, and employees in a professional manner
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including an Electronic Dental Record (EDR), Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Our Mission Statement

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

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