Dental Assistant (EFDA I, II,III)

Dental Assistant (EFDA I-II-III)

Northwest Human Services is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and has been a leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970. We are a mission focused organization providing compassionate and professional medical, dental, psychiatry, mental health, and wraparound services for those in our community who need it most - uninsured individuals, families, the homeless, and migrant workers.

Site Location : West Salem Clinic - Dental | 1233 Edgewater St NW

Position Status : Full-time

Hours : Monday - Thursday | 7 : 30am - 5 : 30pm

Salary : DOE

DA I - $20.85 - $26.05 - $31.25

DA II - $22.75 - $28.45 - $34.15

DA III - $25.05 - $31.30 - $37.55

Sign-on Bonus : $2000 (Internal candidates that are currently employed here at NWHS are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.)

Referral Bonus : $500 (Referral bonus' expire at the close of this job posting)

Your Role :

Come join our Dental team! As an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) you will assist the Dentist in examining and treating patients and become part of a strong and positive team focused on helping others.

Specific Duties :

• Assists dentists or dental hygienist in transfer of instruments utilizing standard dental assisting principles. Including "4 handed" dentistry in preparation and delivering dental materials and instruments.
• Take digital radiographs to assist in oral evaluation and treatment planning.
• Follow established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing operatories and dental instruments.
• Promotes teamwork and fosters cooperation among dental staff. Creates a patient centered environment in which we make all attempts necessary to schedule and treat patients in a timely manner.
• Takes vital signs and reviews and updates patient history as directed. Lays out appropriate instruments for procedures and provides emergency evaluation of patients when necessary.
• Restocks the rooms as necessary.
• Represents the Agency in the community.

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To Apply :

To join our team please visit our website Employment (northwesthumanservices.org)

For more information, contact the HR / Recruiting Department at : HR@nwhumanservices.org | 503.588.5828

All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo a criminal records check. Equal Opportunity Employer | We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.