Hybrid EFDA Dental Assistant and Front Office Coordinator

Overview

Hybrid EFDA & Dental Front Office Coordinator
Location: Beaverton, OR
Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (No Mondays, Fridays, or weekends)
Pay: Up to $26/hour, depending on experience

What Makes This Role Unique

• Split between clinical EFDA duties and front office coordination
• Small, patient-centered dental practice
• Emphasis on work-life balance with a 3-day workweek
• Opportunity for growth, including consideration of new graduates

Required Qualifications

• Oregon EFDA Certification
• Oregon Radiology Proficiency Certificate (required)
• Dental assisting experience and knowledge of dental terminology
• Experience with patient scheduling, records, and insurance verification
• Familiarity with dental software (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental, etc.; they use Daisy Software and Dexis Platinum)
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Pit & Fissure Sealant Certification
• 1+ year of dental front office experience
• Experience with billing, insurance claims, and collections

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical

• Chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry
• Digital radiographs/X-rays
• Impressions, temporary crowns, restorations
• Instrument sterilization and infection control
• Support for various dental procedures

Front Office

• Patient check-in/check-out
• Appointment scheduling
• Insurance verification
• Treatment plan presentation
• Financial arrangements and collections
• Maintaining HIPAA-compliant records

What They Seem to Value Most

• Positive attitude and team fit
• Empathy and patient-focused communication
• Ability to move comfortably between clinical and administrative duties
• Reliability and willingness to grow with the practice

A note from the Doctor: Are you looking for an amazing place to work? We have a lovely dental practice in Beaverton with wonderful patients, an enthusiastic loyal team, and a sincere and dedicated dentist. We are a fun office that knows the importance of patient care, hard work, and laughter.

This is a floater position; assisting the Doctor in the back and helping at the front office.

Potential Interview Questions to Prepare For

• Tell us about your EFDA experience.
• How do you balance clinical and front-office responsibilities?
• What experience do you have with insurance verification and treatment presentations?
• How do you handle a busy schedule with multiple patient needs?
• Why are you interested in a hybrid role rather than purely clinical work?
• How would you contribute to the positive office culture mentioned in the posting?

If you're applying for this position, please provide a tailored resume, cover letter, and the handwritten-note message they specifically answering Potential interview Questions requested.

Pay: $26.55 - $27.66 per hour

Expected hours: 23.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Work Location: In person