Rare opportunity for Full Time Dental assistant in Beaverton

Unclassified • Beaverton, OR

403d • $58,240 - $68,640

About The Position

This position is for a Full-Time Dental Assistant in a modern dental office located in Beaverton. The role involves assisting dentists in various procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will be part of a collaborative team that values communication and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
• Experience in surgical / implant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
• Using computers to update electronic patient records
• Assisting with lab tasks as needed

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401 K
• PTO

What This Job Offers

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