Dental Assistant II/EFDA (La Grande, OR)

Arrow Dental•La Grande, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Dental Clinic is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for its La Grande, Oregon clinic. The position assists the dentist in providing dental treatment and supports dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; and performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. The position is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pay is $24.37 to $30.09 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Applicants who meet only the minimum qualifications will be eligible for the low end of the pay range. Arrow Dental is an Oregon-based dental care organization providing routine care, restorative therapy, and specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout Oregon. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusion and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent.
X-ray certification required.
BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure amid frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
Ability to report to work on time and on a daily basis.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

Nice To Haves

Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate preferred.
Two years of dental office experience preferred.
Oral surgery office experience preferred.
Dental software experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Welcome, comfort, seat, and drape patients before dental treatment.
Answer questions and requests from patients and employees.
Sterilize and deliver instruments, position them for the dentist, suction, and pass instruments.
Expose radiographs and pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Fabricate temporary restorations and clean and polish removable appliances.
Help manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drugs, oxygen supplies, and emergency contact information.
Provide oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions to patients.
Document dental hygiene services by charting in patient records.
Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe, clean working environment.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Maintain dental equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, arrange repairs, maintain equipment inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
Monitor dental supplies, anticipate needs, order and expedite supplies, and verify deliveries.
Use equipment and supplies responsibly to conserve dental resources.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Contribute to team efforts and perform other duties as assigned.