Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental • Springfield, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Work under the supervision of an oral surgeon, the oral surgery assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act. Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry. This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements.
• Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• In Oregon – current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.
• Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) within 180 days of hire.
• DAANCE-certification desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used.
• Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

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 (clinical roles)
• employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• seven paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED