Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Relief

RPMGlobal; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR is seeking a Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join our community health team. You will manage patient records, perform X-ray procedures, assist in orthodontics as needed, and uphold infection control standards in a busy dental clinic.

Responsibilities include charting, instrument prep, patient education, and supporting a multi-disciplinary clinic. EFDA certification and bilingual skills are highly valued; related certifications must be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EFDA certification within 90 days.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Surgical Technologist registration if assisting in OR.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for differential pay.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and infection control.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting.
• Proficient with EDR, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update history/vital signs.
• Conduct complete dental X-ray procedures and store images in EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for exams by the provider.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind; prevent cross‑contamination.
• Provide preventive periodontal care: polishing, fluoride, sealants.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene; support school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program and sterilization of instruments.
• Support orthodontics tasks: records, bite registrations, retainers.
• Assist in daily department workflow and staff training as needed.
• Perform other duties and align with TJC and HRSA requirements.

Skills

Bilingual

Four-handed dentistry

Infection control

Dental terminology

EDR familiarity

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

EFDA certification

Surgical Technologist registration

Tools

Electronic Dental Record (EDR)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our team as a Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR!

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.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Position Highlights

• $32.23 - $41.05/hour DOE

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
• Perform Lead duties as needed by maintaining the daily flow of the department and acting as a liaison between line staff and the direct supervisor. Manage breaks, lunches, sick calls, and overtime. Provide insights regarding employee skill level and performance. Provide training to new employees and existing staff when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 10 for differential pay
• Additionalpay for bilingual skills, paidonhours worked
• Basic knowledge of medical/dental terminology, dental anatomy, dental materials/instruments, infection control techniques, and 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 professionally with various patients of all ages and employees
• Basic proficiency in 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.