Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Impactful Community Care

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. The EFDA will support providers chairside, expand access to dental services, and help with preventive and restorative care in a community health setting.

The role requires an Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and a High School Diploma or GED. Bilingual skills are preferred; the clinic operates EPIC EMR and offers strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish/Cantonese/Vietnamese).
• Ability to interact with patients, providers and staff professionally.
• Basic dental terminology, instruments, materials and infection control knowledge.
• Strong manual dexterity and coordination.
• Basic computer proficiency including EDR and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and vital signs.
• Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures and manage radiographs in the dental record.
• Set up and record periodontal charting as instructed.
• Prepare and set up instruments for exams.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind.
• Perform preventive periodontal care including polishing and fluoride treatments.
• Provide oral hygiene education to patients and during school programs.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization processes.
• Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including records, bite registrations and retainers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual communications

Manual dexterity

Professional interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR is seeking an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. The EFDA will support providers chairside, expand access to dental services, and help with preventive and restorative care in a community health setting.

The role requires an Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days, BLS within 90 days, and a High School Diploma or GED. Bilingual skills are preferred; the clinic operates EPIC EMR and offers strong benefits.