Exp Function Dental Assistant

General Overview

Are you an Experienced Function
Dental Assistant seeking a dynamic role with expanded clinical and administrative responsibilities in a patient-centered practice in Lebanon, Oregon? Do you thrive in creating a comprehensive, efficient dental care environment?

We make going to the dentist fun and relaxing — the way it should be. As we grow under Dr. Kirkpatrick's leadership, we are seeking a highly skilled EFDA with advanced capabilities to support our comprehensive dental care services and enhance our team's operational excellence!

• Compensation: 30 and up /hour based on experience
• 401(k) plan with a match

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-3:30pm with a 60 minute lunch

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Provide comprehensive chairside assistance to the dentist, supporting all clinical procedures and patient care protocols.
• Stay current with dental technologies, emerging clinical techniques, and best practices to continuously enhance back-office operational efficiency.
• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
• Develop a relationship with the patient.
• Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Perform advanced radiographic procedures, including digital imaging, exposure, and precise interpretation for diagnostic purposes.
• Actively support team performance goals, contributing to practice efficiency, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) or with demonstrable advanced clinical skills
• High school diploma or GED.
• Advanced state certifications including:
  Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), Radiology Certification, Advanced Chairside Procedures Certification, CPR, and current professional license

• Advanced proficiency with comprehensive dental practice management software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft) and demonstrated ability to manage complex digital patient records and billing systems

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.