Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
About The Position
With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant assists dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other providers in delivering dental care and service to support the best possible patient treatment. The assistant performs dental procedures permitted by applicable state laws and regulations and works under a dentist’s supervision, providing four-handed dentistry and other dental assisting services within the scope of the state dental practice act. The role includes patient communication and counseling on post-operative care and general oral health, with an understanding of evidence-based dentistry. 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. Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. The position may involve exposure to protected health information, which must be handled in accordance with HIPAA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Credentials 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 Dental Radiology Proficiency certification.
- For Oregon: Oregon EFDA Sealant certification.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Reliable and predictable attendance.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including occasional walking, bending, stooping, and carrying light items.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures while helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable.
- Provide four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the applicable state dental practice act and under a dentist’s supervision.
- Communicate with patients, counsel them on post-operative 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 and maintain an organized sterilization area in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
- Wear required protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, and comply with the company’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other required PPE.
- Travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business needs.
- Maintain reliable and predictable attendance and work scheduled shifts.
- Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Two complimentary pairs of FIG scrubs for clinical roles
- Employee assistance program
- At least 120 hours of PTO per employment year for eligible employees
- Seven paid holidays annually
- Incentive pay in accordance with the company plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
