Relief EFDA: Impactful Chairside Dental Assistant

Rosewood Family Health Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join our team as a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR. The EFDA will support providers chairside, maintain records, and perform advanced X-ray and cross-disciplinary tasks to help broaden access to dental care in the community.

We seek candidates with EFDA certification, BLS, and strong infection control skills; bilingual abilities are a plus. Part-time role offering EPIC EMR experience and opportunities to serve diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.
• Bilingual preferred at high level.
• 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 (EDR, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records, update history and vital signs.
• Conduct X-ray procedures and store images in the dental record.
• Record periodontal charting as instructed.
• Prepare instruments and setup for provider-performed exams.
• Mix materials with infection control in mind.
• Perform preventive periodontal care (polish, fluoride, sealants).
• Educate patients on oral hygiene; participate in mobile unit programs.
• Assist in infection control program, sterilization, and operatory cleaning.
• Assist in orthodontics as needed (records, bite regs, models, retainers).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

EFDA certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Cantonese/V

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Join our team as a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR. The EFDA will support providers chairside, maintain records, and perform advanced X-ray and cross-disciplinary tasks to help broaden access to dental care in the community.

We seek candidates with EFDA certification, BLS, and strong infection control skills; bilingual abilities are a plus. Part-time role offering EPIC EMR experience and opportunities to serve diverse patients.