Expanded Functions Dental Assistant; EFDA)

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)

• Company: Harmony Pediatric Dentistry
• Location: Gresham & Sandy, OR (Travel between local practice locations required)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Smile Superhero Wanted:
Join the Adventure at Harmony Pediatric Dentistry!

Do you have a heart for kids, a passion for creating smiles, and a desire to make dental checkups feel like playdates? Harmony Pediatric Dentistry in Gresham and Sandy, OR, is calling all smile superheroes to join our amazing team as a Full-Time Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) ! Bring your clinical expertise, positive energy, and love for children to a practice that truly values you!

Local Travel

Note:

This adventure includes travel between our Gresham and Sandy offices (we keep it local and fun!).

We're not just building bright smiles—we're building a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired. We care deeply about our team, our patients, and our community. By joining our clinical home, you will collaborate side-by-side with two extraordinary, board-certified pediatric dental providers:

• Dr. Anna Yoo, DMD: A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine who completed her pediatric specialty training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Dr. Anna’s mission is to make checkups feel like playdates (with way fewer sugary treats!), celebrate tiny teeth milestones, and bring extra joy to everything she does. Outside the clinic, she loves discovering cozy coffee shops, thrifting, and K-pop concerts!
• Dr. Marwa Abdelrahman, DDS, MSD (Diplomate, ABO-Board Certified): A practicing dentist since 2010 who completed her pediatric dentistry residency and master’s degree at the University of Maryland. Dr. Marwa specializes in behavior guidance, caring for children with special needs, and advanced sedation options (including N2O and general anesthesia). An active member of the ADA, AAPD, ODA, and AAWD currently completing her MBA, Dr.
  
  Marwa loves traveling, hiking, sports, and exploring new local restaurants!

• Expanded Functions Clinical Assisting: Perform EFDA-certified restorative procedures, sealant applications, crown placements, and four-handed pediatric chairside assisting.
• Radiography & Imaging: Take high-quality digital dental X-rays (RHS) efficiently while keeping children comfortable.
• Sedation & Special Needs Care: Assist providers during specialized pediatric workflows, including Nitrous Oxide (N2O) and sedation cases.
• Operatory Prep & Sterilization: Prepare, sanitize, and turn over treatment suites while strictly enforcing CDC, OSHA, and ADA safety standards.
• Patient Comfort & High-Fives: Create a fun, anxiety-free atmosphere with high energy, laughter, and tiny high-fives!

• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years of dental assisting experience (pediatric experience preferred!).
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  Valid EFDA and Radiology Health & Safety (RHS) Certifications required.
• BLS/CPR Certified: Active BLS/CPR certification required (we pay for your annual recertification!).
• Software Bonus: Familiarity with Open Dental software is a plus!
• Mindset: A positive attitude, growth mindset, collaborative spirit, and a genuine love for making kids' dental visits awesome!
• Safety & Compliance: This position is safety-sensitive; successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

• Competitive Wage: $25.00 per hour flat rate.
• Time Off: Accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO) + 6 Paid Holidays each year.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Practice covers annual BLS/CPR recertification fees!
• Healthcare Package: Comprehensive Medical (choose from 5…