78 Dental Assistant jobs in Tigard

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a **Dental Assistant** , you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives.
**Job Type:** Part-Time
**Salary:** $26 / hour
**At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:**
+ A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
+ Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
+ A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
+ Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
**How You'll Make a Difference:**
As a **Dental Assistant** , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
+ Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
+ Take dental x-rays
+ Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
+ Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
+ Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
+ Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
+ Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
+ Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
+ Perform digital intraoral scans
+ Support patient charting for doctors
+ Perform various office tasks as necessary
+ Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
**Qualifications:**
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
+ Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
+ Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
_Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization._
_ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability._

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a **Dental Assistant** , you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives.
**Job Type:** Full Time
**Salary:** $25 - $28 / hour
**At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:**
+ A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
+ Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
+ A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
+ Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
**How You'll Make a Difference:**
As a **Dental Assistant** , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
+ Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
+ Take dental x-rays
+ Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
+ Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
+ Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
+ Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
+ Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
+ Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
+ Perform digital intraoral scans
+ Support patient charting for doctors
+ Perform various office tasks as necessary
+ Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
**Qualifications:**
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
+ Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
+ Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
_Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization._
_ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability_

At Aspen Dental, we put You First, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career. When you join our team as a **Dental Assistant** , you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients' lives.
**Salary:** $23 - $27 / hour
**Job Type:** Full-Time
**Schedule:** Hours of availability are as follows: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
**At Aspen Dental, We Put You First. We Offer:**
+ A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match
+ Career development and growth opportunities to support you at every stage of your career
+ A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
+ Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
**How You'll Make a Difference:**
As a **Dental Assistant** , you will help support the clinical needs of the practice's patients and doctors. You will have the support and training you need to maximize your career potential and help make a difference in your community one smile at a time.
+ Assist during a variety of treatment procedures
+ Take dental x-rays
+ Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment
+ Execute patient handoffs and monitors patient flow within the practice
+ Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
+ Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain good oral health
+ Complete denture soft relines and manufacture temporary crowns
+ Perform quality impressions and bite registrations
+ Perform digital intraoral scans
+ Support patient charting for doctors
+ Perform various office tasks as necessary
+ Collaborate with practice team to ensure optimum patient satisfaction
**Qualifications:**
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients of all ages and backgrounds
+ Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
+ Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the dental team to provide exceptional patient care
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Active license, registration, or permit as required by the state of practice; including x-ray certification if required
_Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization._
_ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability_

**You Matter**
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
**Join us and find a career that supports:**
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
**Perks and Benefits**
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
**Why Us**
**Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.**
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
**How you make a difference**
TheDentalAssistantis responsible forprovidingdocumentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring theaccuratedocumentation of dental services, dental assistants enable dentists tomonitorthe provision of dental services andprovidethe best possible care to their patients.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Provideschair-sideassistanceduring dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials asneeded
+ Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, develops and mounts x-rayfilms
+ Maintains x-ray, processor, autoclave, and dental unit(s) according tospecifications
+ Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orderssuppliesand ensures set up of trays for patients
+ Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings, andmaintainscleanliness and sanitation of dental clinic through careful practices.
**Qualifications & Requirements**
Education
+ Requires an Associate's Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school.
Experience
+ Must have experience within either a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
+ Must demonstrate consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.
Licenses/Certifications
+ Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
**We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
**We encourage you to apply!** If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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**Job** _25-178077_
**Facility** _WA Clark Cty Jail_
**Type** _PRN_
**Shift** _Day 8 hour_
**Recruiter : Full Name: First Last** _Howard Ingerman_
**Recruiter : Email**
**Compensation Information** _$23.63 - $23.63 / hour_

**Overview**
**Come join our team as a Dental Assistant!**
This position is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to do what **YOU** love and get paid to do it! You will enjoy a fulfilling career like no other and will play a vital role in changing the lives of our patients. Together with our experienced dentists and lab professionals, you can be part of delivering life-changing tooth replacement care to hundreds of thousands of patients every year. **If this sounds like what you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!**
**Benefits**
We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the **training** needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. **Additional benefits include** , group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.
**Responsibilities**
The **Dental Assistant** will support the dentist, and team, in providing quality patient care within the scope of state regulations. You will set-up and breakdown rooms, take and develop x-rays, offer chairside support, take impressions, and provide the patient with post-op instructions and care. The **Dental Assistant** will also assist with presenting and discussing treatment plans, sterilize and maintain instruments, equipment, and general spaces providing a clean and professional environment, among other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
To apply for this position, you must possess an active **DA and** **X-ray certification** , and experienced in oral surgery and taking impressions for prosthetics. You must be able to work in a high volume, fast paced office while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude.
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**About Affordable Care**
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America's largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States.Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. **Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers.** From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com ).
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**Job ID** _2025-30370_
**Category** _Dental Assistants and Front Desk Associates_

Portland general dentist office needs experienced Dental Assistant for immediate full time opening.
Must have dental procedures and dental terminology experience to educate our patients and assist in explaining treatment plans.
Invisalign experience a bonus.
Digital scanners and digital rad.

At Aspen Dental, we put You first, offering the security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class dental service organization (DSO). Our best-in-class training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your career.
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Salary:** $25 - $30 / hour
**At Aspen Dental, we put You First. We offer:**
+ A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, dental, vision, and 401(k) savings plan with match*
+ Career development and growth opportunities with our best-in-class training program to support you at every stage of your career
+ A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation
+ Free Continuing Education (CE) through TAG U
**How You'll Make a Difference**
As an **Expanded Functions Dental Assistant** , you will perform daily duties to help create lasting impressions and build trust and loyalty with patients.
+ Assist with the direction to DA office team throughout the day to maintain productive patient flow.
+ Assist the doctors during a variety of treatment procedures.
+ Breakdown operatory rooms for doctors and hygienists.
+ Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatory and ensures all staff is properly trained and compliant on the process.
+ Follow maintenance schedules for flushing waterlines/suction lines, and/or waterline testing, autoclave, and compressor on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
+ Tray and operatory set-up for all procedures.
+ Support patient charting for doctors at a proficient level.
+ Ability to train others to execute patient handoffs and monitor patient flow within the practice.
+ Follow OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
+ Take dental radiographs (X-rays).
+ Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
+ Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
+ Complete denture soft relines and manufactures temporary crowns.
+ Monitor and aid in management of laboratory cases.
+ Perform quality intraoral health scan of patients under 5 minutes.
+ Understanding of clear aligner process with the ability to articulate and teach.
+ Ability to take quality impressions and bite registrations.
+ Perform additional expanded functions based on certification(s) to support patient care (coronal polishing, restorative functions, etc.).
+ Ensures emergency kits and oxygen tanks are maintained.
+ Ability to order and maintain supplies in accordance with practice budget.
+ Perform various office tasks as necessary.
**Requirements and Qualifications**
+ Current Dental Assistant License, Registration, Certification as required by state.
+ Radiology (x-ray) certification as required by state.
+ Current CPR or BLS certificate.
+ 2+ years' experience as a Dental Assistant.
+ Proficient at chairside assisting/four-handed dentistry.
+ Demonstrate and provide instruction on proper sterilization and infection control techniques.
+ Maintain and update annual CE requirement as specified by state.
+ State Certification in expanded functions as required by state.
_ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability._

Job Summary:

Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs all of the duties permitted a dental assistant consistent with the individuals training and in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related Administrative Rules. These duties to include: Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by the provider. Removal of sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings. Retract a patients cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation. Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam. Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water. Extra-oral procedures which are not hazardous, Inspect the oral cavity using a mirror. Dry root canals with paper points. Place temporary filling material into the endodontic access. Take impressions for periodontal night guard. Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.
• In support of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist; Preliminary select and size bands. Remove fixed orthodontic appliances. Check for loose bands and brackets. Remove ligature ties and head appliances. Place and remove arch wires, elastics and orthodontic separators. Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures. Remove supra-gingival orthodontic bracket bonding material with a hand piece that does not exceed 25,000 revolutions per minute. Place ligature ties and head appliances. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films. Organize patients dental record consistent with established guidelines, confirm its availability and assure that it is in order and ready for providers use at the time care and service is to be provided. Greet, introduce self to, and inform patient of general treatment to be provided and provider to be seen consistent with established Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Guidelines. Review health questionnaire with patient and notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment. Promote patients emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence and promoting tranquility. Inform and answer  patients and/or parents questions regarding care and service provided as directed by provider.
• Anticipate needs of provider in the delivery of patient care and service. Communicate information important to maintaining the proper scheduling and flow of patients consistent with information recorded in the patients dental record. Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider and required by established guidelines. Establish and maintain a clear and clean operating field. Record and verify information in the patients dental record according to established procedures. Record and/or verify all patient care and service related information on all necessary forms and documents consistent with established guidelines and in a manner that accurately reflects the information documented in the patients dental record. As required in support of direct patient care activities, enter, retrieve and transmit patient care and service related information via the Programs automated patient and provider scheduling system (TEAM), consistent with established guidelines and training. Respond to medical emergency situations  consistent with established guidelines. Expose and process dental radiographs  as required consistent with established guidelines and radiology equipment use specifications. Take patients blood pressure and accurately record in patients dental record. Clean and sterile and process instruments consistent with established guidelines. Maintain clean, orderly, well organized and supplied work environment, including assigned operatory, laboratory and instrument processing areas, consistent with established infection control. Assure proper handling of all materials in accordance with hazard communication program and infection control guidelines. Assure proper functioning of equipment through the periodic completion of established preventive maintenance procedures such as cleaning and oiling, and reporting non-functioning, damaged, etc. equipment to office manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent with the individuals training and experience in an active and cooperative manner. Act in conformance with established program policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols, the Administrative Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice Act and any other laws and regulations that govern the role and responsibilities of the dental assistant and satisfactorily maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this position. Perform the following functions provided that the dentist is on the premises and the dentist checks the patient before and after the functions are performed; Place matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations. Polish amalgam restorations. Remove supra-gingival excess cement. Take impressions for the following purposes; Diagnostic models. Counter and opposing models. Fabrication of temporary restorations. Intra-oral bite registration for study model articulation. Place and remove a rubber dam, Fabricate temporary plastic-type crowns. Assist in monitoring patients that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent with established guidelines. Other duties appropriate for EFDA as authorized by Board of Dentistry rules and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon)

• Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he or she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment.


• Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.


• Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.


• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.


• Well organized in use of time and effort.


• Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal skills.


• Excellent attendance record.


• Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.

Notes:

• Days/Times vary. Travel Gresham, Rockwood, Clackamas, Johnson Creek, Oregon City, Eastmoreland dental. 


• Variable Sat; 4/10

PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Glisan Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 06:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W06|SEIU|Local 49
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : Glisan Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Job Summary:

Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care and service within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs all of the duties permitted a dental assistant consistent with the individuals training and in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related Administrative Rules. These duties to include: Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents, as directed by the provider. Removal of sutures and post-extraction and periodontal dressings. Retract a patients cheek, tongue, or other tissue during an operation. Assist in the placement or removal of a rubber dam. Remove debris created during operative procedures with a vacuum device, compressed air, mouth washes, or water. Extra-oral procedures which are not hazardous, Inspect the oral cavity using a mirror. Dry root canals with paper points. Place temporary filling material into the endodontic access. Take impressions for periodontal night guard. Polish the coronal surfaces of teeth when a dentist or hygienist has determined teeth are free of calculus. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films.
• In support of the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist; Preliminary select and size bands. Remove fixed orthodontic appliances. Check for loose bands and brackets. Remove ligature ties and head appliances. Place and remove arch wires, elastics and orthodontic separators. Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures. Remove supra-gingival orthodontic bracket bonding material with a hand piece that does not exceed 25,000 revolutions per minute. Place ligature ties and head appliances. Train persons (patients) in techniques of oral hygiene and prevention of oral disease. Place films (dental radiographs), adjust equipment preparatory to exposing films, and expose films. Organize patients dental record consistent with established guidelines, confirm its availability and assure that it is in order and ready for providers use at the time care and service is to be provided. Greet, introduce self to, and inform patient of general treatment to be provided and provider to be seen consistent with established Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Guidelines. Review health questionnaire with patient and notify provider of reported conditions that could effect treatment. Promote patients emotional comfort by gaining rapport, instilling confidence and promoting tranquility. Inform and answer  patients and/or parents questions regarding care and service provided as directed by provider.
• Anticipate needs of provider in the delivery of patient care and service. Communicate information important to maintaining the proper scheduling and flow of patients consistent with information recorded in the patients dental record. Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider and required by established guidelines. Establish and maintain a clear and clean operating field. Record and verify information in the patients dental record according to established procedures. Record and/or verify all patient care and service related information on all necessary forms and documents consistent with established guidelines and in a manner that accurately reflects the information documented in the patients dental record. As required in support of direct patient care activities, enter, retrieve and transmit patient care and service related information via the Programs automated patient and provider scheduling system (TEAM), consistent with established guidelines and training. Respond to medical emergency situations  consistent with established guidelines. Expose and process dental radiographs  as required consistent with established guidelines and radiology equipment use specifications. Take patients blood pressure and accurately record in patients dental record. Clean and sterile and process instruments consistent with established guidelines. Maintain clean, orderly, well organized and supplied work environment, including assigned operatory, laboratory and instrument processing areas, consistent with established infection control. Assure proper handling of all materials in accordance with hazard communication program and infection control guidelines. Assure proper functioning of equipment through the periodic completion of established preventive maintenance procedures such as cleaning and oiling, and reporting non-functioning, damaged, etc. equipment to office manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent with the individuals training and experience in an active and cooperative manner. Act in conformance with established program policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols, the Administrative Rules of the State Board of Dentistry, the State Dental Practice Act and any other laws and regulations that govern the role and responsibilities of the dental assistant and satisfactorily maintain the established qualifications for selection towards this position. Perform the following functions provided that the dentist is on the premises and the dentist checks the patient before and after the functions are performed; Place matrix retainers for alloy and composite restorations. Polish amalgam restorations. Remove supra-gingival excess cement. Take impressions for the following purposes; Diagnostic models. Counter and opposing models. Fabrication of temporary restorations. Intra-oral bite registration for study model articulation. Place and remove a rubber dam, Fabricate temporary plastic-type crowns. Assist in monitoring patients that are being administered nitrous oxide consistent with established guidelines. Other duties appropriate for EFDA as authorized by Board of Dentistry rules and regulations.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon)

• Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• The individual applicant for this position must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the individual performing the selection interview, the following qualifications if he or she is to be selected. Furthermore, consistent with the fact that these qualifications are required for selection, they then must be satisfactorily maintained by the individual as a condition of continued employment.


• Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.


• Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.


• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.


• Well organized in use of time and effort.


• Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal skills.


• Excellent attendance record.


• Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.

Notes:

• Days/Times vary. Travel Grand, N Interstate, Clackamas, Eastmoreland, Glisan, Gresham, Johnson Creek, Oregon City dental. 


• 4/10; Mon-Sat, Variable

PrimaryLocation : Oregon,Portland,Rockwood Dental Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 06:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 06:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : W06|SEIU|Local 49
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Dental Support
Department : Rockwood Dental - Dental Office - 1008
Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.