Dental Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Dental Assistant.
Employer: Waterfall Community Health Center, FQHC. This role supports a team-based, patient-centered dental clinic serving insured and uninsured clients, with emphasis on care for individuals facing barriers to access due to income, language, culture, or social factors.

• Adhere to Waterfall Community Health Center’s mission to remove barriers to care while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrate the core values:
  Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Prepare dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Prepare dental materials such as amalgam and composite.
• Follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Conduct dental charting using an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Inventory control and management.
• Assist the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and Dental Director as needed.
• Assist front office dental staff as needed.
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, take digital x-rays, and provide oral hygiene instructions.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience preferred.
• Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training completed within 6 months of hire and recertified prior to expiration date.
• BLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

• TB test upon hire.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working at a computer.
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel as needed.

• Location: Dental Clinic
• Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted
• Travel: Minimal
• Wage: $19.91 - $28.53 per hour
• Reports to: Dental Director
• Wage Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt
• HR Review & Approval: 5/19/25
• Job Category: Operations
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

• Competitive PTO accrual (up to 193 hours per year to start)
• 7 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer-paid
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% match
• Long-term disability options
• Life Insurance policy with optional additional voluntary coverage
• Voluntary:
  Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount
• Headspace care employer-paid membership