Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental•Beaverton, OR

17d•Onsite

About The Position

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the Dental Assistant provides the dentist, hygienist, denturist, or other provider with assistance in delivering dental care and service to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. The role performs dental procedures permitted under applicable state laws and regulations, and works under a dentist’s supervision to provide four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope of the state dental practice act. The position is based at the Beaverton practice and is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts. The employee may need to travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range based on business needs. The role requires reliable and predictable attendance and may involve exposure to protected health information, which must be handled consistently with HIPAA. The work is primarily performed sitting and/or standing, with occasional walking, bending, stooping, and carrying light items. A computer and standard office equipment are used to complete tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Credentials required to function as a Dental Assistant under applicable state requirements.
Appropriate credentials under state regulations.
In Oregon, current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
In Oregon, obtain Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) certification within 180 days of hire.
Sealant certification.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to counsel patients on postoperative care and general oral health.
Understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Ability to travel to other company locations within a reasonable range as needed.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) qualification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials for dental procedures while helping patients remain relaxed and comfortable.
Perform four-handed dentistry and dental assisting under a dentist’s supervision and within the scope of state regulations.
Communicate with patients, counsel them on postoperative care and general oral health, and demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
Take and develop dental radiographs.
Ask patients about their medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
Clean and sterilize instruments and maintain an organized sterilization area in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations.
Wear required protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, and adhere to the company’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other required PPE.
Travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business needs.
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance at scheduled work times.
Handle protected health information consistently with HIPAA.