Dental Assistant II (EFDA) - FLOAT
Company: Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description At Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, we
welcome diversity; we encourage, uplift, and are honored to serve
people who have been historically underrepresented and underserved.
Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and
culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of
Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant
and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving
health care. We strive to provide an inclusive environment that
welcomes and values the diversity of the people we employ and
serve. Job Summary: The Dental Assistant II / EFDA is to assist the
dentist or dental hygienist. Expose and process X-rays. Perform
Sealants. Manage the dental operatories. Perform patient intake.
Travel and fill in at other VG Dental sites as needed. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the dentist or dental hygienist
in transfer of instruments utilizing approved dental assisting
principles. Assist the operator in preparation and delivery of
dental materials. Perform expanded function duties as necessary.
Layout necessary instruments for procedure. Expose and process
x-rays and duplicate when necessary. Ensure all x-rays are suitable
for diagnosis. Able to perform sealant on patient treatment plan.
Provide supportive care for patients at all times. Keep the
operatory neat and clean during procedures and disinfect thoroughly
before each patient arrives. Keep hand pieces properly maintained.
Ensure that vacuum lines, unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray
setups are thoroughly disinfected and properly 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.
Provide 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. Ability to be flexible and be able to work
on weekends on special projects. Willing to support own team
members to accomplish daily activities. Ability to work
independently as well as part of a professional team. Perform other
duties as assigned. Handle protected health information (PHI) in a
manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA). HIPAA Requirements: The
expanded function dental assistant will have access to PHI in the
course of carrying out his/her duties. Applying the minimum
necessary standard of HIPAA, the designated records sets to which
this employee will have access include: the full dental chart, the
full medical chart; all information in the practice management
system, all other billing and account information. Minimum
Education and Experience Required High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program or one (1) year
of dental assistant experience preferred Previous experience within
a medical/dental clinic Must possess a valid certificate of
Expanded Function Dental Assistant and a certificate of radiology
proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners
Valid Oregon driver’s license, reliable transportation, safe
driving record and insurance coverage required. Ability to travel
to other VG Dental sites as needed Desired Attributes Sealant
certification Previous experience working with diverse populations
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred or willingness to learn
Spanish. Behavioral Competencies: Accountability Role model VG’s
mission, vision, and shared values Listen to the voice of the
customer and strive to delight them by exceeding their expectations
If someone needs help, help them Be innovative, apply fresh ideas,
and continuously improve how you do your work Maintain strict
confidentiality and respect the privacy of others Demonstrate
integrity, honesty, and stewardship in all encounters at work
Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and
patients Demonstrate the ability to convey thoughts and ideas as
well as understand perspective of others Customer-Focus Teamwork
Initiative Confidentiality Ethical Respect Communication Physical
Requirements: Sitting – 5% Standing – 85% Walking – 50% Use of
Computer – 5% Ability to Lift/Carry up to 30 lbs. Immunization:
Staff member must meet immunizations requirements as stated in
VGMHC’s immunization policy. Job description represent a general
outline of the essential and major job duties, functions and
qualifications required. They cannot be all-inclusive and
comprehensive due to the dynamic nature of work performed to
accomplish VGMHC’s Mission.
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