Orthodontic Dental Assistant (EFODA / EFDA)

Pay Range

$25.00 – $28.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Multi-Site Community Footprint

This part-time position features a dynamic regional rotation between our beautifully appointed offices primarily in Portland and Tualatin, with occasional coverage at our Gresham, Sandy, and Camas locations. Reliable personal transportation and a strict willingness to travel between these local clinics is required to keep our daily practice family flowing seamlessly!

Our Daily Mission

They say the average child laughs up to 400 times a day, but the average adult only laughs 15 times. Our office makes a concerted effort to increase both numbers by removing anxiety from orthodontic care. We want our team and our patients to smile often—no matter their age!

Why Choose the Harmony Orthodontics Family?

At Harmony Orthodontics, we believe a beautiful smile opens doors, radiates friendliness, and builds unstoppable self-confidence. We aren't just shifting teeth; we have the amazing opportunity to change how a person feels about themselves. Led by Dr. Gabriela Aranda ("Dr. Gaby") and Dr. Tod Hardin, our practice blends premier, multi-generational clinical expertise with a warm, laughter-filled family environment.

By joining our clinical squad, you'll get to collaborate with two of the Northwest's most respected smile creators:

• Dr. Gaby: Began her career in 1998 at the prestigious New York University (NYU) School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of her class with national honors before specializing in Orthodontics at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). Since 2007, she has been creating smiles across the Gresham and Camas areas. As a busy mom, she deeply appreciates the lives of working parents and designs treatment to be convenient and family-focused.
• Dr. Tod Hardin: Comes from a proud, three-generation legacy of dental professionals, having created beautiful smiles for thousands of families in the greater Portland and Vancouver areas since 1996. Dr. Hardin brings a healthy sense of humor, a constant drive to learn, and a sincere desire to be involved in the lives of his staff. (When he's not in the clinic, you can find him capturing photography or pushing his limits at the starting line of local endurance races!)

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of clinical orthodontic assisting experience required. We value candidates who understand bracket placement, wire sequences, and the pace of an ortho bay!
• Credentials & Certifications:
• Active Oregon EFODA / EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) certification.
• Active Radiology / X-Ray Certification (RHS - Radiology Health and Safety).
• Active BLS/CPR Certification (Harmony will fully fund and cover all of your regular recertification fees!).
• Technical Software Skills: Strong working knowledge of digital charting and dental practice management software (experience with Cloud9 is a massive competitive bonus!).
• Soft Skills: A collaborative, team-first spirit, exceptional communication skills, sharp attention to clinical detail, and a genuine love for helping kids and adults feel comfortable.
• Safety & Compliance: This is a safety-sensitive clinical role. Successful completion of a routine pre-employment drug screening is required. We strictly follow all CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to keep our team protected.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Orthodontic Chairside Assisting: Provide high-quality clinical support and EFODA/EFDA-level care during routine wire adjustments, bondings, appliance deliveries, and debonding appointments.
• Digital Diagnostics & X-Rays: Take accurate orthodontic diagnostic records, including high-resolution digital intraoral photographs, X-rays, and computer-guided impressions.
• Patient & Parent Concierge: Welcome families, ease treatment anxieties with high-energy positivity, give clear oral hygiene instructions, and celebrate milestone "braces-off" moments!
• Multi-Site Synergy: Maintain an adaptable, upbeat attitude while supporting Portland and Tualatin and occasional coverage at the Gresham, Sandy, and Camas locations.

Perks & Benefits That Keep You Smiling

• Competitive Wages: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Time to Recharge: Generous accrual-based Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Total Support: Access to our specialized Team Member Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Exclusive Discounts: Significant employee service discounts on orthodontic care for you and your family, plus a corporate cell phone savings plan.
• Praise & Advancement: Robust Service & Achievement Recognition Programs paired with real internal career growth opportunities.

Ready to Bring Your Smile Magic to Our Dream Team?

• If you are a certified EFODA/EFDA with 1–3 years of orthodontic experience ready to step into a premier, 4-office practice where you can truly make a difference, don't wait.
• Apply today to join the clinical family at Harmony Orthodontics!
• This is a safety-sensitive role and requires passing a drug screen. We follow CDC, OSHA, and ADA guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Harmony Orthodontics is proud affiliate of Bluetree Dental, an organization dedicated to changing lives and dentistry. With partners across multiple states, Bluetree focuses on pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and general dentistry.

Bluetree's Mission and Vision

• Mission: To give people something to smile about, today, and tomorrow.
• Vision: Changing lives, changing dentistry.

Core Values That Guide Us

• Caring: Prioritize the needs of patients, team members, and practices.
• Creative: Foster innovation and explore better ways to enhance dental care.
• Credible: Build trust through experience, education, authenticity, and unwavering commitment.
• Commitment: Stay dedicated to our values, mission, and vision.