Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental • Beaverton, OR

18d • $25 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the Dental Assistant supports dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other providers in delivering dental care and service to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. The role performs dental procedures permitted under applicable state laws and regulations and works under a dentist’s supervision within the scope of the state dental practice act. The position is full-time at the Beaverton Practice, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Credentials to function as a Dental Assistant under applicable state requirements.
• Appropriate credentials under state regulations.
• In Oregon, current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
• 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 perform the dental assisting duties permitted by the applicable state dental practice act.
• Ability to comply with PPE requirements, including use of N95 respirators and other required PPE.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.
• Ability to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program.
• 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 tasks within the scope of state law and under dentist supervision.
• Communicate with patients, counsel them on post-operative 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 in accordance with company policies and applicable OSHA/WISHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear required protective clothing, gloves, masks, and eyewear, and follow the company’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required.
• Travel to other Willamette Dental locations within a reasonable range when business needs require.
• Maintain reliable and predictable attendance and work scheduled hours.
• Handle protected health information in a manner consistent with HIPAA.

Benefits

• 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 for clinical roles.
• Employee assistance program.
• At least 120 hours of PTO accrued per employment year for eligible employees.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Incentive pay in accordance with the company plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED