195 Administrative jobs in Gladstone

Each day, you know what needs to be done to help patients at LMG Clinics get the care they need. With your strong organizational and administrative skills, you coordinate the daily schedule, focusing on health maintenance as well as patients with serious or chronic health problems. Your ability to assess patient needs helps our medical staff to diagnose, coordinate treatments, provide a continuum of care and enhance patient well-being. You’re a team player on whom the medical staff and clinic patients rely. In short, you represent the Legacy mission of making life better for others.

This is a remote position – incumbents, who reside in Oregon or Washington only , may work at home, on the road or in a satellite location for all or part of their workweek. There may be occasional situations that require work to be performed on-site at an assigned Legacy Health location. Must have access to a reliable broadband internet connection to connect to Legacy’s VPN.

All new hires are required to come to a designated Legacy Health office location in Portland, Oregon prior to their start date for a new hire health assessment and to complete new hire paperwork. This position may require initial training and orientation to be site-based, before transitioning to the remote schedule.

Serve as an effective communication link between patient and clinic staff by gathering information from patients.

Independently and proactively identify patients in the practice by running panel reports for specific diagnosis and preventive care needs.

Communicates with patient directly to discuss preventative care needs and refers patients with medical concerns to appropriate clinical staff.

Serve as a medical home quality improvement team member; assist with improvement of workflows through PDSA Cycles and measurement of quality indicators.

Review provider schedules and patient charts to assist the care team in coordinating care for visits and identifying preventive healthcare needs.

Evaluate and analyze patient records, based on Primary Care patient standards, for patients who need: preventive services, diagnostics, and follow up.

Schedule patients for preventive care needs.

Participate in team huddles and evaluation of team data for proactive panel management.

Work with clinic team on developing standards, implementation, and maintenance of programs in chronic disease management for patients.

Additional clerical duties as assigned.

Education:

At least 2 years relevant experience in a healthcare setting, outpatient and care and service of patients with chronic disease preferred. High School graduate and some college preferred.

Experience :

Prior experience in a clinical setting such as MA, Unit Secretary, or clerical experience in a clinical setting

Effective communication and active listening skills

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Clinical understanding of patient diagnosis and potential treatment orders preferred in specialty clinics

Philosophy and values consistent with a patient centered care model

Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently and proactively

Good organizational and time management skills

Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationship and customer service skills

Demonstrated problem solving skills in a complex environment

Demonstrated proficiency working in an electronic medical record system, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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The Legacy mission is about making lives better for others. Every member of our team – from clinical to clerical team – embodies that mission. If you believe that your clerical and communication skills can be a vital component of the Legacy mission, you may be perfect for our team.

This role provides complex and diversified clerical and office support that requires advanced administrative skills and knowledge. Duties will vary depending on working environment (clinical vs. nonclinical). Responsibilities may include typing, transcription, file management, scheduling procedures and/or meetings, physician billing, ordering supplies and operation of office equipment. Work is generally performed independently requiring judgment and problem-solving skills under limited supervision. May assist with orientation of new personnel. May register patients in absence of or as backup to Admitting. May act as a resource person for employees regarding staffing and payroll issues.

Office Assistant for Outpatient Cardiopulmonary Rehab program. Performs patient scheduling and insurance authorization tasks.

PRIMARY ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT :

Report generation, file management, operation of office equipment.

Produces, organizes and distributes correspondence and reports according to department and operating unit needs.

Types/processes and transcribes routine and complex reports, forms, and correspondence, including the use of technical and medical terminology when necessary, from notes or dictation.

Composes routine correspondence and reports under general department guidelines.

Edits documents for grammar, punctuation, etc. Responsible for file management. Maintains department records, files and logs in a complete, current and accessible manner. Respond to requests for records and locates previous medical records as needed.

Files, retrieves, reviews, responds to and distributes documents and/or correspondence that may be complex and time-sensitive.

Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, facsimile, copier, postage machine and multi-line telephone.

Operates both standard and highly specialized personal computer software such as desktop publishing, specialized graphics, spreadsheet, calendar and project management software.

ALTERNATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT :

May assist with ordering, L-timekeeping, billing and data collection as appropriate.

May be assigned to analyze departmental data usually from a single source using routine data gathering and analytical procedures.

May perform medical transcription.

May order supplies for department.

May monitor and audit department budget.

May prepare monthly billing and input patient charges into the system.

May reconcile daily books.

May participate in department CQI activities, data collection and typing of reports as requested.

May serve as L-time timekeeper. Handles any problems with staff paychecks by contacting the appropriate party (Payroll, Human Resources, etc.). Works with confidential information.

COORDINATION :

Coordinates workflow for the department. May include independently scheduling meetings and/or procedures.

Creates schedule types and work patterns as needed. Loads varying data into system about personnel, budget and staff coverage.

Coordinates the workflow of clerical support personnel.

Coordinates department activities within the limited scope of the position.

Organizes and schedules meetings within the department or with other medical staff and contracted vendors or between physicians and other departments.

Reports, files, logs and schedules information accurately and completely.

May be responsible to maintain calendars, make appointments and meeting arrangements for departmental staff or manager.

May make routine travel arrangements for departmental professional staff and manager.

Attends and reports on meetings in the functional work area.

Recommends department procedures and any changes to management.

Works with other departments as needed, and notifies appropriate parties of their assigned cases, changes in their schedules, etc.

Enters into the computer system any pertinent information needed for the procedure. Independently enters data as needed; may include daily patient/procedure data.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/JOB SKILLS

Technical, management and/or physician support is provided skillfully to maintain efficient and reliable workflow.

Maintains knowledge of department procedures.

Facilitates communication between department members and with other customers to help meet management's objectives.

Independently initiates required reports. Maintains confidentiality.

Anticipates the need to enhance skills and develops innovative responses to changes in the working environment.

Takes the initiative to maintain and improve job skills.

Performs all assigned duties accurately and effectively.

PRIORITIZATION OF WORK

Organizes and prioritizes daily workload and manages time to maximize efficiency.

Anticipates critical workload times and high volume periods.

Organizes time to deal with peak volume periods efficiently.

Handles multiple tasks simultaneously in a confident and proficient manner.

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR:

Maintain the respect and confidence of others, including physicians, customers, patients and coworkers, by exhibiting professional appearance, proper conduct, punctual attendance, dependability and a positive attitude.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years in an administrative support role requiring judgment and performance of a wide range of secretarial and/or administrative functions. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel and Outlook required.  Hospital or healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS:

Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Budget skills and the ability to organize and work independently.

May require ability to transcribe reports, forms, and correspondence, including the use of technical and medical terminology, from longhand or dictation.

Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.

Ability to edit documents for grammar, punctuation, etc.

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Time management and organizational skills.

Ability to withstand varying job pressures and effectively prioritize related tasks. Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills that promote cooperation and teamwork.

Ability to work with credibility and effectiveness with medical and administrative staff. Knowledge of payroll and personnel policies and procedures.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work with confidential information.

May require demonstrated sixty words per minute keyboarding skill.

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging

General Purpose

Provide advice, counsel and leadership to the net power cost group and makes and presents recommendations to management and client organizations regarding net power cost filings and cost modeling. Gather, analyze and interpret data for trends, forecasts and modeling. Develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Develop regulatory filings, including testimony, exhibits and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and defend net power cost regulatory filings, including general rate cases, transition adjustment mechanisms, power cost adjustment mechanisms, and avoided cost filings,
• Prepare and analyze production cost model simulations utilizing the company’s GRID model.
• Responsible for Aurora model maintenance, including maintaining current resource attributes and updating data series inputs.
• Analyze the impact of changes to modeling inputs and support changes to department management.
• Coordinate with other company departments to ensure consistent practices for production cost modeling.
• Research relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations to management, and negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Assist in representing and supporting the company’s net power cost initiatives to regulators and/or their staffs, key community and customer groups, and other company departments.
• Interface and work with state regulatory commissions regarding appropriate application of company and commission administrative rules.
• Prepare final responses to discovery requests.
• Interpret rules and regulations to internal and external parties.
• Identify prospective and pending policy issues affecting the company’s business units.
• Provide regular reports on pending and anticipated activities to supervisors.

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in revenue requirement preparation, net power cost simulation modeling, cost of service analysis, pricing analysis or related analytical experience.
• Requires a complete understanding of the company’s resource system including transmission systems and constraints, thermal resources, reserve requirements, resource availability determination, resource commitment logic and dispatch, fuel costs, portfolio of complex wholesale sales and purchase contracts, risk management and mitigation.
• Ability to independently perform analysis and prepare regulatory filings.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, and scheduling.
• Communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations

Preferences

• Advanced degree in related field.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113567
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: CFO
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $103,800 - $134,200
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

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The Accounting Assistant is an integral member of Interfor U.S. Timber Inc. and has an important role in supporting the Fiber Procurement Group. The key area of responsibility for this role is in Fiber accounting (logs and by-products).

What You'll Do

• Processing of daily log deliveries for 1 site and assist in coverage for 2 other sites
• Assist in processing new log purchase agreements, timber sales, logging contracts and log sales agreements
• Assist in the entry and maintenance of rates in the Log Information Management System (LIMS) system
• Perform daily data error correction and research
• Communicate with vendors and scaling bureaus
• Assist in the fast paced, deadline heavy month-end closing process
• Maintain organized paper and electronic files

What You Offer

• Strong organizational skills with a clear aptitude for detail accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills, basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge, proficient keyboarding skills
• Strong work ethic with a 'get the job done' attitude
• Must be able to quickly adapt to new processes, multiple locations and different systems
• Must be a 'self-starter' and be capable of performing in a self-directed manner
• Must be able to evaluate unique and/or unusual problems as well as those encountered in the normal course of business and develop solutions
• High school diploma is required, post-secondary education in a related field is preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of data entry and/or customer service experience is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of data
• Previous experience in forest products industry a plus

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we're growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success!

What We Offer

Interfor provides local stability and opportunity. We help bring out the best in all our people by offering long-term, competitive jobs supported by training, continued development and great benefits.

Extended Health & Dental

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance

RRSP Matching Plan

Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you'll have plenty of opportunities to 'Start Here. Go Far.' Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more.

Compensation: $25.00-$25.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-5pm)

Hours: 40 Full Time

Location: Corporate. Tigard, OR

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. Accident/Cancer Plan, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefit

*Salary is typically hired between minimum and midpoint of salary range depending on experience and any rent benefit adjustments.

Cascade Management, Inc. and its principals began providing property and asset management services in 1974. We continue to manage the majority of properties from our original portfolio, which has grown substantially over time. Through our growth, the commitment to our properties, owners and employees remains fundamental to our values.

Cascade Management's Service Model is the foundation of everything we do and is expected to be upheld every day you come to work. Our Service Model represents the most important behaviors and actions to ensure a stakeholder interaction is positive every time. As an integral part of the Cascade team, all members are expected to carry out our Service Model of Friendly, Helpful, Knowledgeable, Respectful, and Responsive.

Summary: The Accounting Assistant III will process miscellaneous accounting duties, filing and support. Ideal candidate skills include:

• Enjoy working hard and pursues everything with energy and has a drive and need to finish
• Has a strong ethic of accountability and dedication to the job
• Has functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Be a team member that is easy to approach and talk to-builds rapport well
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Listens and communicates effectively and professionally both verbal and in writing
• Uses time effectively to meet deadlines
• Concentrates efforts on most important priorities
• Higher level of complex responsibility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial statement preparation
• Reconcile several general ledger detail accounts
• Assist with quarterly and annual accounting reports
• Trains and assists new accounting employees
• Provide training to new hires on accounting software during new hire orientation
• Acts in the capacity of the support for compliance, portfolio managers, and/or upper management involving challenging issues surrounding HUD and or RD subsidies
• Post rent collections and adjustments as needed
• Review tenant activity in Boston Post and ResMan for accuracy
• Post rent corrections or adjustments as needed in Boston Post and ResMan
• Bi-weekly payroll processing including checking cash balances for available funds
• Daily manual and AVID check processing
• Downloading miscellaneous bank statements
• Researching bank and payroll JEs for others
• Timely processing of security deposit dispositions (Move out packets) to include review of required documents
• Set up bank transfers
• Post security deposit payments into Accounting software
• Prepare & post various journal entries
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and Associates Degree or three to four (3-4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to understand Debits and Credits. SAGE and ResMan experience a plus. Excel experience required.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid Driver's License

Other Qualifications: Ability to operate basic office equipment such as telephones, typewriters, 10 key, photocopier, and fax machine.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25-50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Cascade Management Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to an inclusive and diverse environment.

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. 

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 Aloha, Tigard, Cedar Hills, Tanasbourne dental.

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.