Dental Assistant OHSU

All Dental Assistant positions are Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
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
Take advantage of these fantastic rewards as you grow with us!

Function/Duties of Position
As a Dental Assistant, under the supervision of a licensed dentist, 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 patient appointment status updates 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.

Some clinical support and administrative functions including EHR entries, patient appointment duties, and supply order coordination
Required Qualifications
Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program OR One year of experience as a chair side Dental Assistant
Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions
BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process
Must have worked as a dental assistant within the last 5 years (If qualifying with experience)
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
Make an Impact at OHSU’s School of Dentistry
Come be a part of a world-class institution that is redefining the future of healthcare education. If you're looking to work in an environment that celebrates growth, innovation, and community, we’d love to have you on our team!

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Pay: $26.16 - $38.64 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person