OHSU - Dental Assistant

Have you considered working in an academic - medical dental setting? Are you passionate about oral health and giving back to our community? Does medically complex patients and oral surgery interest you? If these questions excite you, read on! We’ve got the ideal job for you at Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry!

Location: South Waterfront
If you’d like to apply please visit our careers page www.ohsu.edu/careersand apply to job number: 2023-22069
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!

To learn more about the School of Dentistry click on the Link: OHSU School of Dentistry
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.

Current valid American Heart Association issued Basic Life Support (BLS) card required for all positions.

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
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/careersand apply to job number: 2023-22069
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.60 - $35.98 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person