Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental•Portland, OR

9h•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

With an emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant assists dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other providers in delivering dental care and services to achieve the best possible patient treatment. The assistant performs dental procedures permitted under applicable state laws and regulations, working under a dentist’s supervision and within the scope of the state dental practice act. The role includes providing patient guidance on postoperative care and general oral health, taking dental radiographs and impressions, and preparing, cleaning, and maintaining instruments and treatment areas. The position is based at the Jefferson Practice in Southwest Portland and may require travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range based on business needs. The schedule is full-time, consisting of four 10-hour shifts. The expected hourly hiring range is $25.00 to $38.00, with eligibility for incentive pay under the company plan. Actual base pay depends on factors including education, job-related knowledge and skills, experience, location, and internal equity. The role may involve exposure to protected health information (PHI), which must be handled consistently with HIPAA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Credentials required to function as a Dental Assistant under applicable state requirements.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification.
Appropriate credentials under state regulations.
For Oregon: current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
Oregon EFDA certification.
Sealant certification.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Excellent communication skills.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Ability to follow PPE requirements, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required.
Ability to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other providers in delivering dental care and services, emphasizing patient comfort and satisfaction.
Perform dental procedures permitted by applicable state laws and regulations.
Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures, helping patients remain relaxed and comfortable.
Perform four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the applicable state dental practice act and under dentist supervision.
Counsel patients on postoperative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
Take and develop dental radiographs.
Ask patients about their medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
Clean and sterilize instruments in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, and follow the company’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required.
Travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range when needed based on business needs and the company Travel Policy.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance for scheduled work times.
Handle protected health information consistently with HIPAA.