Orthodontic Dental Assistant, On-Call (EFODA)
Keizer, OregonAs a dental assistant with Kaiser Permanente, you play a critical role in supporting our members and our dental team. Work directly with dentists, hygienists, and fellow dental assistants to create an environment that ensures patient safety, efficient workflows, and positive care experiences. Through your compassion, you will help our team continue providing the highest standard of care for our members and the communities we serve.
- Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
- Weekly Hours: 1
- Pay: $26.53 - $33.13 / hour
Success Profile
We’re looking for dental assistants who possess the following traits.
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Detail Oriented
- Socially Conscious
- Team Player
Benefits
We offer several benefits to our dental assistants.
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Medical, Vision & Dental
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Generous Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave
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Pension & Retirement Plans
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Tuition Reimbursement & Educational Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
Benefits may vary based on your Kaiser Permanente region, position, schedule hours, and representation by collective bargaining or employee groups. Offerings vary by location. Dental Assistants in Oregon will receive 26 combined holiday and vacation days.
Our Culture
At Kaiser Permanente, we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile. Our dental team strives to provide the best, quality care to every patient, every day. As part of the team, you will create connections and build confidence with our members — your patients — as they navigate their dental care experience. We can ensure seamless, positive transitions from the moment the patient checks in to when they are dismissed.
What Our People Are Saying
Julie
Dental Assistant
“I started my career as an EFDA at the Grand Ave location and soon realized that, using my EFODA certification, I could join the Grand Ortho Team. I really enjoy my co-workers and was happy to stay with the same team. Being able to use the Kaiser Permanente and Union education funds allowed me to work toward my hygiene goal — such as applying to hygiene school this year!”
Megan
Dental Assistant
“Coming to work for Kaiser Permanente has been an amazing experience. After taking time off to raise my babies, everyone came together to help me feel comfortable and become the best assistant I can be. The OYD office especially has made me feel so welcome and at home; they have been here whenever I needed anything! I am so happy I came to work for Kaiser Permanente Dental.”
Christina
Dental Assistant
“I have worked for Kaiser Permanente for over 11 years and started my journey opening a new dental clinic at Kaiser Permanente Oregon City. I started to work as a general dental assistant and moved to dental pediatrics for about five years. I eventually transferred to Johnson Creek Dental working as an oral surgery assistant. There are so many opportunities here. Great pay, benefits, free education, and plenty of room for growth within the company.”
Hannah
Dental Assistant
“I was hired as a dental sterile aide and was invited to be sponsored by Kaiser Permanente to become a dental assistant through partnership with PCC. I am now working as a full-time EFDA at the Grand Ave location and enjoying my new career. Thank you, Kaiser Permanente, for helping me achieve my career goals!”
Tracey
Dental Assistant
“I wish I had come to Kaiser Permanente sooner! They believe in caring for employees to make them better equipped for their patients. Here, I have excellent benefits, a great retirement plan, and career opportunities for advancement. There are opportunities to use things I’m passionate about to help my co-workers and upcoming dental assistants. I’ve mentored dental assisting students and shared with them the things that you can’t learn in the classroom. I’ve also taken the title of health and wellness champion for my office. Both roles are things that I’m passionate about and it feels great to give back to my team and to the community.”
Orthodontic Dental Assistant, On-Call (EFODA)
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To provide direct patient care to orthodontic patients within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.
- Instruct the patient in proper technique of orthodontic oral hygiene, e.g. the use of elastics, separators, face bow and removable appliances and proper tooth brushing technique.
- Perform the following functions provided the dentist is on the premises and checks the patient before and after the functions are performed: Remove cement from bands using an ultrasonic or hand scaler. Re-cement loose orthodontic bands Take impressions for the following purposes: Diagnostic models; Counter and opposing models; Fabrication of temporary removable orthodontic appliances; Intraoral bite registration for study model articulation. Remove any portion of an orthodontic appliance causing a patient discomfort and replace isomeric ligatures in an emergency when the dentist is not on the premises. Evaluate each returning patient for loose or broken bands and/or unbonded brackets.
- Place and remove ligature ties for adjustment of arch wires and/or bands. Place and remove arch wires. Preliminarily select and size bands. Place and remove interarch elastics and/or spring orthodontic separators. Place bracket on study model and fabricate tray for indirect bonding procedures.
- Photograph patient for intraoral and extraoral diagnosis utilizing appropriate retraction technique and equipment. Label and record all models, photographs and x-rays for presentation of case and later retention. Properly finish study models consistent with the criteria established by the orthodontist.
- As instructed, trace cephalometric x-rays for diagnostic purposes consistent with criteria established by the orthodontist.
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- The individual must meet the requirements:
- Complete a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
- Complete a course of instruction in Orthodontic assisting approved by the Board and pass the Basic and Expanded Function Orthodontic Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB).
- Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) required at hire
- Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
- The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he/she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment.
- Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
- Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
- Well organized and manages time well.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a fast paced, high performance environment.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.
- Prefer no less than one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant.
- Prefer experience as an orthodontic assistant but willing to train.
- Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
Notes:
- Days/Times vary. Travel North Lancaster, Skyline dental.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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