Expanded Function Dental Assistant – Grow Access in Portland

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Portland, OR. In this 1.0 FTE role, you will perform advanced clinical functions, chairside support, and X-ray procedures using EPIC EMR to help expand access to care.

The position offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly rate of $28.51–$36.31, and a comprehensive benefits package. EFDA certification and BLS are required within specified timelines to join our team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records with updated history and vitals.
• Perform complete dental X-ray procedures and store images in the EDR.
• Assist providers chairside and support infection control programs.
• Prepare instruments and set up for exams.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Infection control

Patient interaction

X-ray procedures

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days

Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Portland, OR. In this 1.0 FTE role, you will perform advanced clinical functions, chairside support, and X-ray procedures using EPIC EMR to help expand access to care.

The position offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly rate of $28.51–$36.31, and a comprehensive benefits package. EFDA certification and BLS are required within specified timelines to join our team.