Relief EFDA: Expand Quality Dental Care

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay premium

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR. You will support providers, perform advanced clinical tasks, and contribute to equitable dental care delivery.

The role includes X-ray procedures, charting, infection control, and patient education, with bilingual pay for language skills. EPIC EMR is used across the clinic and extensive dental services are offered by YVFWC.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed.
• Perform complete patient X-ray procedures (panoramic and cephalometric) and store the X-rays in the EDR.
• Set up and record periodontal charting per provider instruction.
• Prepare and set up instruments and equipment for patient exams.
• Mix materials for exams with infection control awareness and cross-contamination precautions.
• Perform preventative periodontal care (coronal polish, fluoride treatments, sealants).
• Educate and counsel patients on oral hygiene; support school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program: sterilize instruments/equipment, manage autoclaves and operatory cleaning.
• Assist in Orthodontics: obtain records, bite registrations, models, retainers, ligature ties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual support

Manual dexterity

Infection control

Patient interaction

X-ray procedures

EMR proficiency

MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Electronic Dental Records

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant to join Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR. You will support providers, perform advanced clinical tasks, and contribute to equitable dental care delivery.

The role includes X-ray procedures, charting, infection control, and patient education, with bilingual pay for language skills. EPIC EMR is used across the clinic and extensive dental services are offered by YVFWC.