Dental Assistant

Our established Dental practice in downtown Portland is seeking an EFDA certified, or experienced, Dental Assistant to work in our office as a full time employee. The Dental Assistant will be expected to work with both our Hygienists and Dentists. Our office offers comprehensive care to its patients, so the Assistant will aid our Provider’s on oral surgery procedures, endodontic work, crowns, fillings, and so much more! West End Dental’s Assistants are expected to provide friendly patient care and be part of a team that works together to meet our patient’s and practice’s needs.

West End Dental offers competitive pay and benefits including:

• Employer sponsored medical insurance
• Parking (or Trimet): Paid 100% by employer
• Dental Benefits provided at the office
• Vacation and Sick PTO banks
• Free sets of scrubs
• Financial assistance on CE credits
• 401k Plan

Working Condition/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time (Standing 60%, sitting 40%)
• Moderate noise levels from Dental and other lab equipment
• Minimum moving/lifting requirements: 35 lbs for transferring equipment and supplies
• Frequent bending, twisting, and position changes
• Exceptional hand eye coordination
• Near vision to see details at close range
• Frequent client and interoffice personnel interaction

Responsibilities:

Patient Management

• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Monitor patient arrival time and seat patients in treatment rooms, ensuring the patients comfort.
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Take dental radiographs(x-rays) or 3D scans when needed
• Assist chairside for clinical procedures as directed by Dentist, and according to OSHA procedures. Our dentists perform the following procedures in office: Fillings, Crowns, Endodontic work, implant procedures, connective Tissue Grafts, oral surgery procedures, invisalign, oral appliance therapy, etc
• Complete patient charting in timely and accurate manner
• Give patient instructions and demonstrate as needed. Thoroughly answer all patient questions.
• Schedule patients, as needed.
• Send and monitor status of all lab cases
• Willingness to cross train in front office duties to support as needed

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee disinfection of treatment and hygiene rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize and organize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks

Records Management

• Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
• Accurately file patient forms and back office information
• Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
• Treatment plan any new treatments recommended by the dentist

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory and order dental office supplies as needed
• Document equipment that requires or goes out for repair

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years’ experience at dental office as an assistant required
• X-ray certification required (or ability to obtain within first 120 days)
• Dental Assistant certification preferred (not required)
• EFDA certification preferred (not required)
• Competency in computer skills

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person