Dental Assistant II; EFDA - FLOAT

Dental Assistant II (EFDA) - FLOAT at Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

Job Description:

The Dental Assistant II / EFDA assists the dentist or dental hygienist, exposes and processes X-rays, performs sealants, manages operatories, and travels to fill in at other VG Dental sites as needed.

• Assist the dentist or dental hygienist in transfer of instruments using approved dental assisting principles; assist the operator in preparation and delivery of dental materials.
• Perform expanded function duties as necessary.
• Layout necessary instruments for procedures.
• Expose and process X-rays and duplicate when necessary; ensure all X-rays are suitable for diagnosis.
• Able to perform sealants on patient treatment plans.
• Provide supportive care for patients at all times.
• Keep the operatory neat and clean during procedures; disinfect thoroughly before each patient arrives; maintain hand pieces; ensure vacuum lines, unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray setups are disinfected and sterilized at all times.
• Order and maintain inventory of dental supplies; provide administration with required and accurate purchase data; restock rooms as necessary.
• Provide evaluation of emergency patients and patient management for the dental department.
• Work with the Dental Clinic Operational Manager on infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Take vital signs and review patient health history, updating as necessary.
• Be flexible to work on weekends on special projects; support team members to accomplish daily activities; work independently or as part of a professional team.
• Perform other duties as assigned; handle protected health information (PHI) per HIPAA guidelines.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or one year of dental assistant experience preferred; previous experience in a medical/dental clinic; valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate and radiology proficiency from the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners; valid Oregon driver’s license with ability to travel to other VG Dental sites as needed.
• Certification:
  Valid EFDA and radiology certificates as required.
• Immunizations:
  Must meet immunization requirements per VGMHC policy.

• Sealant certification; experience working with diverse populations; bilingual English/Spanish preferred or willingness to learn Spanish.

• Accountability, integrity, confidentiality, and customer focus; teamwork, initiative, empathy, and ethical conduct; strong communication and respect for patients and coworkers.

• Sitting 5%, Standing 85%, Walking 50%, Computer use 5%.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs.

• Job requires flexibility to travel to VG Dental sites; immunization requirements; HIPAA compliance.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care