Dental Assistant II (EFDA)

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center•Beaverton, OR

17h

About The Position

Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center seeks a Dental Assistant II to assist dentists and dental hygienists with patient care and dental procedures. The role includes exposing and processing X-rays, preparing and maintaining operatories, managing patient intake, and performing expanded-function duties as necessary. The position supports the health center’s mission to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary health care to communities in Washington and Yamhill counties, with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and reducing barriers to care. The Dental Assistant will handle protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and the minimum necessary standard. Access may include full dental and medical charts, the practice management system, and billing and account information. The employee must meet the health center’s immunization requirements and follow applicable state and federal guidelines. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated environment and involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens and potentially hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Certificate of Radiology Proficiency.
Must obtain a valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate and a certificate of radiology proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners within six months of hire; VGMHC will provide funding for certification.
Ability to be culturally sensitive and relate to people from varied racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
Willingness to support team members in accomplishing daily activities.
Must meet VGMHC immunization requirements and applicable state and federal guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in written and spoken English and Spanish.
Previous dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist or dental hygienist with instrument transfer using approved dental assisting principles.
Assist the operator with preparation and delivery of dental materials.
Lay out instruments needed for procedures.
Expose and process X-rays, duplicate them when necessary, and ensure they are suitable for diagnosis.
Provide supportive care for patients.
Keep the operatory neat and clean during procedures and disinfect it thoroughly before each patient arrives.
Maintain handpieces and ensure vacuum lines, units, chairs, lights, instruments, and tray setups are disinfected and properly sterilized.
Maintain inventory of dental supplies, place orders, and provide administration with appropriate purchase orders.
Restock rooms as necessary.
Provide patient management for the dental department.
Perform expanded-function duties as necessary.
Work with the Dental Operations Coordinator on infection control and OSHA guidelines.
Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.