full-time 6 days ago
Dental Assistant - Advanced
Oregon Health & Sciences University
2730 South Moody Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
26.60 - 35.98/hr
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Job Description
At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we're dedicated to making a lasting impact in our community by providing exceptional dental care, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and nurturing the growth of our diverse dental professionals and leaders. We value each member of our team and foster a supportive, inclusive work environment, all while offering industry-leading benefits.
If you’d like to apply please visit our careers page www.ohsu.edu/careers and apply to job number: 2023-22070
Why Work With Us? Our department is located in the heart of Portland's vibrant South Waterfront, offering a convenient commute and a dynamic, growing community. Our state-of-the-art Skourtes Tower, within the Robertson Life Sciences Building, is home to both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics. Enjoy stunning views of the city as you work in a world-class setting that blends education, research, and top-tier oral health care.
Exciting Retention Bonuses for New Hires!
We’re offering generous retention bonuses to new team members who join us after October 24, 2022:
$500 after 6 months
$1,000 after 1 year
$1,500 after 2 years
Function/Duties of Position
As an Advanced Dental Assistant you will provide chair side assistance to dentists, dental or graduate students, interns and residents, dental hygienists, or dental technicians. You may also perform clinical support duties such as appointment scheduling, billing, and maintaining patient records.
Job duties will include a variety of functions including:
Chair side dental support for dentists, dental students, or dental hygienists.
Educational support for dental students in techniques of four handed dentistry and use of chair side dental assistant.
Occasional assistance in post-operative care, such as remove post-extraction and surgical dressings and sutures, IV sedation set up, monitoring sedated patients.
Advance Specialties may include assisting procedures that require the use of a dental microscope, assistance with fitting, fitting, bonding and removal of orthodontic bands, brackets, separators, or orthodontic wires.
Pouring, trimming and scanning of models, soft denture reline, and fabrication of interim prosthesis or other oral appliance.
EHR Documentation including medical health history information, examination findings or treatment procedures and other pertinent patient care information.
May also need to rotate schedule coverage for clinics and ORs.
Required Qualifications
Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program AND two years’ experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty OR Three years’ experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty.
Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) card required (from approved vendor) required for all positions.
Must have worked as a dental assistant in an advanced specialty within the last 5 years
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced specialty dental assisting may require EFDA, EFODA, DAANC, dental anesthesia certification or other sedation/surgical advanced certifications, skills
Additional Details
GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
$25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
Vacation - Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave - Up to 96 hours per year, 8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cutting edge Wellness Platform
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Discounts
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
If you’d like to apply please visit our careers page www.ohsu.edu/careers and apply to job number: 2023-22070
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.60 - $35.98 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
If you’d like to apply please visit our careers page www.ohsu.edu/careers and apply to job number: 2023-22070
Why Work With Us? Our department is located in the heart of Portland's vibrant South Waterfront, offering a convenient commute and a dynamic, growing community. Our state-of-the-art Skourtes Tower, within the Robertson Life Sciences Building, is home to both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics. Enjoy stunning views of the city as you work in a world-class setting that blends education, research, and top-tier oral health care.
Exciting Retention Bonuses for New Hires!
We’re offering generous retention bonuses to new team members who join us after October 24, 2022:
$500 after 6 months
$1,000 after 1 year
$1,500 after 2 years
Function/Duties of Position
As an Advanced Dental Assistant you will provide chair side assistance to dentists, dental or graduate students, interns and residents, dental hygienists, or dental technicians. You may also perform clinical support duties such as appointment scheduling, billing, and maintaining patient records.
Job duties will include a variety of functions including:
Chair side dental support for dentists, dental students, or dental hygienists.
Educational support for dental students in techniques of four handed dentistry and use of chair side dental assistant.
Occasional assistance in post-operative care, such as remove post-extraction and surgical dressings and sutures, IV sedation set up, monitoring sedated patients.
Advance Specialties may include assisting procedures that require the use of a dental microscope, assistance with fitting, fitting, bonding and removal of orthodontic bands, brackets, separators, or orthodontic wires.
Pouring, trimming and scanning of models, soft denture reline, and fabrication of interim prosthesis or other oral appliance.
EHR Documentation including medical health history information, examination findings or treatment procedures and other pertinent patient care information.
May also need to rotate schedule coverage for clinics and ORs.
Required Qualifications
Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program AND two years’ experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty OR Three years’ experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty.
Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) card required (from approved vendor) required for all positions.
Must have worked as a dental assistant in an advanced specialty within the last 5 years
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced specialty dental assisting may require EFDA, EFODA, DAANC, dental anesthesia certification or other sedation/surgical advanced certifications, skills
Additional Details
GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
$25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
Vacation - Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
Sick Leave - Up to 96 hours per year, 8 paid holidays per year
Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cutting edge Wellness Platform
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Discounts
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
If you’d like to apply please visit our careers page www.ohsu.edu/careers and apply to job number: 2023-22070
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $26.60 - $35.98 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• BLS Certification
• Medical scheduling
• Dental Assisting
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Medical scheduling
• Dental Assisting
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
About Oregon Health & Sciences University
The Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation, and leadership in dental education and research.