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WorkSource Oregon Dental Assistant EFDA Restorative in North Bend, Oregon
REQUIREMENTS: * Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification with Restorative Functions Add-On * 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience. * Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency * Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office software. * Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. * Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred. * Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date. * BLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire. JOB DUTIES: * Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties. * Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication. * Isolate appropriate teeth to be repaired by applying a rubber dam. * Prepares tooth for filling by placing matrix band with retainers if needed. * Cleans debris from cavities. * Prepares proper restorative materials such as amalgam and composite fillings. * Fills prepared tooth by using necessary hand instruments. * Carves, finishes, and polishes restorations using rotary and hand instruments to achieve proper anatomy. * Checks occlusion of the teeth before releasing the patient. * Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned. * Prepare dental materials such as amalgam, composite, etc. * Perform and follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols. * Dental charting using an electronic medical record system (EMR). * Inventory control and management. * Assist the Dental Hygienist and front office staff as needed. * Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, and coronal polish, take digital x-rays, and oral hygiene instructions. * Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor. HOURS: Full time - Days PAY: \$24.07-\$28.41 per hour WORKSITE: Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon