Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Overview Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Salem, OR. Employment duration: Full time. Exempt Status: Non-exempt. ID: 16595. 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 by performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, helping increase patient throughput, supporting preventive and restorative care, and contributing to our mission of delivering equitable, high-quality dental services to our communities. Our organization is a leading community health center with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, behavioral health, and more. We provide a broad range of services and support to health and families in the communities we serve. 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 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 the 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 “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 [website missing] to learn more about our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr