Dental Assistant

Mosaic Community Health•Bend, OR

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant, you’re an essential part of our dental team. Your role involves supporting dental care by prepping rooms, patients, and instruments. Direct patient care and assisting Dentists are core responsibilities. Collaboration and effective teamwork are key in our environment.

Requirements

High School education or better
Ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-speaking abilities
CPR certification
OR Radiology License

Responsibilities

Performs all dental assistant procedures allowable under Oregon State Law.
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists Dentist during dental procedure.
Assists Dentist with charting and notes in the EMR during patient care.
Takes dental x-rays as prescribed by Dentist.
During procedures, passes instruments to Dentists and assists with keeping patients comfortable.
Builds relationships with patients.
Assists patient with signing consent and reviewing post-operative instructions.
Answers patient questions before and after appointments.
Instructs and educates patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental restorations.
Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Maintains the standard use of materials whenever possible at all clinic sites.
Assists in inventory, storage and ordering supplies. This includes checking for outdated and expired inventory.
Maintains all hand-pieces and dental equipment on repair or requested services, as needed.
Responsible for opening and closing the operatory each working day.