Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Green Card Jobs
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and select positions requiring advanced credentials may qualify under EB-2. Employers file a labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your permanent residency, making dental group practices and multi-location clinics the most active sponsors.
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Expanded Function Dental Assistant Salem, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
16595
Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR!
EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC’s mission of delivering equitable, high‑quality dental services to our communities.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!
Position Highlights:
- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- $26.02-$33.14/hour DOE
- $6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,800.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
- At 12 months: $1,800.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
- Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the electronic dental record
- Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider’s instruction
- Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
- Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination
- Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
- Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
- Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
- Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
- Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
- Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques
- Strong manual dexterity and coordination
- Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Job Brief
Expanded Function Dental Assistant Salem, OR
Employment duration:
Full time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
16595
Join our team as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant at Lancaster Family Health Center in Salem, OR!
EFDAs play a critical role in expanding access to dental services at YVFWC. By performing advanced clinical functions and supporting providers chairside, EFDAs help increase patient throughput, support preventive and restorative care, and contribute directly to YVFWC’s mission of delivering equitable, high‑quality dental services to our communities.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!
Position Highlights:
- 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
- EMR system is EPIC
- $26.02-$33.14/hour DOE
- $6,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
- At Hire: $1,800.00
- At 180 days (6 months): $2,400.00
- At 12 months: $1,800.00
- Bonus will be pro-rated based on Full Time Equivalency (FTE)
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain patient medical records, updating medical history and vital signs as needed
- Conduct complete patient X-ray procedures, including panoramic and cephalometric radiographs, and intraoral photographs. Develop and store the X-rays in the electronic dental record
- Set up and record periodontal charting per the Provider’s instruction
- Prepare and set up the instruments and equipment necessary for the patient exam performed by the Provider
- Mix materials needed for the exam with awareness of infection control and cross-contamination
- Perform preventative periodontal care on patients, including coronal polish, fluoride treatments, and sealants
- Provide education and counsel in oral hygiene for patients in the clinic and Mobile Unit school-based programs
- Assist in implementing and monitoring the patient infection control program for the clinic, including ensuring the integrity of sterile packaging, sterilizing instruments/equipment, and cleaning autoclaves and operatories
- Assist in Orthodontics as needed, including obtaining patient records, bite registrations, patient models, fabricating orthodontic retainers, and placing/removing ligature ties
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire
- Oregon EFDA certification within 90 days of employment required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required at a level 10
- Ability to interact with patients, providers, and staff in a professional and respectful manner
- Basic knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, materials, and infection control techniques
- Strong manual dexterity and coordination
- Basic computer proficiency, including Electronic Dental Records and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Verify your state EFDA credentials match federal requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements honestly. If your sponsoring state requires specific expanded-function certifications, document those credentials now so the labor certification reflects duties you already perform, not duties added to justify sponsorship.
Target multi-location dental groups for sponsorship
Solo dental practices rarely have the HR infrastructure to run a PERM campaign. Regional dental service organizations and multi-location groups file labor certifications more regularly and have established relationships with immigration counsel already managing the process.
Search green card sponsoring dental employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters dental assistant roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to practices that have never run a PERM case and won't start one for you.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Reviewing the OFLC Wage Search beforehand tells you the floor the employer must meet, which protects you from underpayment that would delay certification.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer upfront
If your role requires only a certificate or associate degree, the employer will typically file under EB-3 skilled worker. Ask whether the position description can be restructured to require a bachelor's degree if you hold one, which may open an EB-2 pathway with shorter backlogs for some nationalities.
Prepare for the supervised recruitment audit window
PERM requires employers to complete DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, typically over 30 to 60 days. Make sure your employer understands this timeline so the process starts far enough in advance of your intended start date that a delayed certification doesn't leave you in status limbo.
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Find Expanded Functions Dental Assistant JobsExpanded Functions Dental Assistant Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Expanded Functions Dental Assistant jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most EFDA roles qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, since the position typically requires a certificate or associate degree rather than a bachelor's degree or higher. EB-2 is possible if the role is genuinely restructured to require an advanced degree and the employer can document that need honestly in the PERM labor certification. Your nationality affects priority date wait times more than the category choice at this level.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal requirement, unlike H-1B status, which requires periodic extensions. EFDA roles often struggle to qualify as H-1B specialty occupations anyway, since the position does not always require a bachelor's degree. EB-3 sponsorship has no lottery and no annual cap at the petition level, though priority date backlogs vary by nationality.
How long does the green card process take for a sponsored dental assistant role?
PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year depending on whether DOL selects the case for audit. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. If your priority date is current for your nationality, you can then file for adjustment of status. For nationals of countries with high demand such as India and China, total wait times can extend significantly beyond the initial filing stages.
Can I find dental employers who have already sponsored green cards for this role?
Yes. DOL PERM disclosure data is publicly available and shows which employers have filed labor certifications for dental assistant roles by job title and location. Migrate Mate surfaces this data in a searchable format, so you can identify dental practices and DSOs that have already run PERM cases rather than asking an employer to start a process they have never attempted.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before the I-140 is approved, the PERM certification is tied to the original employer and cannot be transferred. After I-140 approval and 180 days of pending adjustment of status, portability rules may allow you to move to a same or similar occupation with a new employer without restarting the process. USCIS evaluates whether the new role is substantially similar to the certified position.
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