On-Call Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions (EFDA)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 76,305,000 - 94,959,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Beaverton is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists, and oral health teams in a busy dental office. The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, patient preparation, and infection control in line with Oregon requirements.

The candidate will have at least one year of experience or an ADA‑accredited program, plus Oregon certifications such as Radiology and Basic Life Support, with ongoing training to maintain licensure.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a dental assistant or graduate from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Oregon certifications: Dental Radiation Proficiency, Pit and Fissure Sealant, EFDA, BLS within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists, hygienists, and dental staff in delivery of care.
• Prepare, organize, and pass instruments and supplies per provider needs.
• Take dental radiographs and maintain radiology equipment.
• Ensure infection control and sterilization throughout operatory and lab areas.
• Greet patients and explain procedures, maintaining patient comfort.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ADA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Beaverton is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists, and oral health teams in a busy dental office. The role emphasizes four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, patient preparation, and infection control in line with Oregon requirements.

The candidate will have at least one year of experience or an ADA‑accredited program, plus Oregon certifications such as Radiology and Basic Life Support, with ongoing training to maintain licensure.