Relief EFDA Dental Assistant — Community Care Impact

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 43,959 - 55,985; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Astoria, OR seeks a part-time Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant. This role involves maintaining patient records, conducting X-ray procedures, and assisting with dental care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and EFDA certification within 90 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This position offers an hourly rate of $31.91 - $40.64 based on experience, contributing to a compassionate healthcare mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• BLS certification must be acquired within 90 days of hire.
• EFDA certification is required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to perform four-handed dental assisting effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update histories.
• Conduct patient X-ray procedures and manage electronic records.
• Prepare instruments and materials for patient exams.
• Assist in patient education in oral hygiene and infection control.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of dental terminology

Proficiency in Electronic Dental Record

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

EFDA certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A community health organization in Astoria, OR seeks a part-time Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant. This role involves maintaining patient records, conducting X-ray procedures, and assisting with dental care. Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and EFDA certification within 90 days. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. This position offers an hourly rate of $31.91 - $40.64 based on experience, contributing to a compassionate healthcare mission.