Lead Dental Assistant - Arrow Dental (Astoria, OR)

Arrow Dental•Astoria, OR

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow Dental Clinic is seeking a full-time Lead Dental Assistant for its Astoria, Oregon clinic. The position assists the dentist in providing chair-side treatment, including passing instruments, sterilization, preparing treatment rooms, digital radiographs, child prophylaxis, sealants, and organizing and cleaning the dental office. Arrow Dental provides routine care, restorative therapy, and specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout Oregon. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
Radiology and Sealant Certificates.
Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Dental software experience.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to work well under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to shifting priorities.
Ability to arrive on time and attend work on a daily basis.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and project a professional image.

Nice To Haves

10 years of dental assisting experience in a dental office.
Ability to speak a second language.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Welcome, comfort, seat, and drape patients before treatment.
Answer questions and requests from patients and employees.
Sterilize and deliver instruments, position them for the dentist, suction, and pass instruments during treatment.
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 patients with oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Chart dental hygiene services in patient records.
Maintain confidentiality and protect patient information.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow infection-control procedures and protocols.
Maintain dental equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, arrange repairs, maintain equipment inventories, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
Monitor dental supplies, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify deliveries.
Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies appropriately.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and professional societies.
Contribute to the team and perform other duties as assigned.