Dental Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Certificate of Radiology Proficiency.
• Obtain a valid Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate and a certificate of radiology proficiency issued by the Oregon State Board of Dental Examiners within six months of hire; VGMHC will provide funding for certification.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and relate to people from varied racial, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.
• Willingness to support team members in accomplishing daily activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Previous dental assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist or dental hygienist by transferring instruments using approved dental assisting principles and helping prepare and deliver dental materials.
• Set out the instruments required for procedures.
• Expose, process, and duplicate X-rays when needed, and ensure images are suitable for diagnosis.
• Provide supportive care for patients.
• Keep the operatory neat and clean during procedures and disinfect it thoroughly before each patient arrives.
• Maintain handpieces and ensure vacuum lines, the unit, chair, light, instruments, and tray setups are disinfected and sterilized properly.
• Maintain inventory of dental supplies, order supplies, and provide administration with appropriate purchase orders.
• Restock rooms as necessary.
• Provide patient management for the dental department.
• Perform expanded-function duties as necessary.
• Work with the Dental Operations Coordinator on infection control and OSHA guidelines.
• Handle PHI consistently with HIPAA requirements and the minimum necessary standard.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Meet applicable VGMHC, state, and federal immunization requirements.

Benefits

• VGMHC will provide funding for the required certification.