Relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Impactful Care

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) in Portland, OR is seeking a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support care delivery at Rosewood Family Health Center. You will work chairside with providers, manage patient records, and help expand access to dental services in our community.

The role requires BLS, Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days, and the ability to handle X-ray procedures, infection control, and patient education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient medical records and update history and vitals.
• Conduct panoramic/cephalometric X-rays and store in imaging records.
• Set up periodontal charts per Provider instructions.
• Prepare instruments for Provider exams and maintain infection control.
• Perform preventative periodontal care including polish, fluoride, and sealants.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene in clinic and school-based programs.
• Assist in infection control program, sterilization, and autoclaves.
• Assist in orthodontics as needed, including records and models.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Infection control

Dental terminology

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days

Tools

EPIC EMR

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) in Portland, OR is seeking a relief Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) to support care delivery at Rosewood Family Health Center. You will work chairside with providers, manage patient records, and help expand access to dental services in our community.

The role requires BLS, Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days, and the ability to handle X-ray procedures, infection control, and patient education.