Dental Assistant - Jefferson

Willamette Dental-posted 3 months ago
$24 - $40/Yr
Full-time
Portland, OR
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With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

  • Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
  • Work under the supervision of a dentist, performing all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by the state’s dental practice act.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
  • Take and develop dental radiographs.
  • Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
  • Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
  • Clean and sterilize all instruments used in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
  • Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
  • Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
  • Adhere strictly to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy.
  • Travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
  • Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
  • High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
  • Current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
  • Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) within 180 days of hire.
  • Sealant certification.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
  • Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match.
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Voluntary disability insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles).
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.
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