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