Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster, Salem, OR, United States
Position Title:
Expanded Function Dental Assistant
City:
Salem
State/Territory:
US-OR
Employment Duration:
Full time
Offer Relocation:
No
Excempt Status:
Non‑exempt
ID:
16595
About the Role
Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR! EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC's mission of delivering equitable, high‑quality dental services to our communities. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, and additional services such as shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV/AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Position Highlights
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
EMR system is EPIC
$26.02‑$33.14/hour DOE
$6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $1,800.00
At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
At 12 months: $1,800.00
Bonus will be pro‑rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
Benefits
100% employer‑paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do
Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
Conduct complete patient X‑ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X‑rays in the electronic dental record
Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instruction
Prepare and set up instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross‑contamination
Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school‑based programs
Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques
Strong manual dexterity and coordination
Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our Mission Statement
"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being."
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!
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Expanded Function Dental Assistant
City:
Salem
State/Territory:
US-OR
Employment Duration:
Full time
Offer Relocation:
No
Excempt Status:
Non‑exempt
ID:
16595
About the Role
Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR! EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC's mission of delivering equitable, high‑quality dental services to our communities. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, and additional services such as shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV/AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Position Highlights
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
EMR system is EPIC
$26.02‑$33.14/hour DOE
$6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $1,800.00
At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
At 12 months: $1,800.00
Bonus will be pro‑rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
Benefits
100% employer‑paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do
Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
Conduct complete patient X‑ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X‑rays in the electronic dental record
Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider's instruction
Prepare and set up instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross‑contamination
Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school‑based programs
Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques
Strong manual dexterity and coordination
Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our Mission Statement
"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being."
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!
#J-18808-Ljbffr