Pediatric Dental Assistant - St. Helens Pediatric Dentistry - Saint Helens, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Saint Helens, OR

Job Description

OUR PRACTICE: Our pediatric dental office in St. Helens is looking for a dental assistant, preferably with pediatric experience.
We are committed to caring for children's oral health and creating a foundation of good habits. We are a family friendly dentist in St. Helens and we love "teaming up" with our patients and their parents to ensure they have a happy, healthy life!
Our board certified pediatric dentist and our amazing team does everything we can to make our patients happy and comfortable and provide a happy and positive experience for the children which we hope will create a lifetime of great dental health.
DAYS AND HOURS: Monday through Thursday, approximately 30 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB SKILLS:

Assist the dentist chairside
Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
Take and develop dental x-rays
Perform patient assessment
Provide patient education
Maintain infection control protocols and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Practice aseptic technique to prevent the spread of infection
XRAY CERTIFICATION IS A MUST. Some assisting experience is necessary
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well in a team environment and be a great team player
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (50% paid by the practice), paid time off and 7 paid holidays, 401k with 3% match after 1 year of service.
SOFTWARE: Curve Hero
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team. We offer competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about providing quality dental care and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Please send us your resume and cover letter. We look forward to meeting you and thank you for your interest.
Job Type: Full-time, approximately 30 hours per week
Compensation: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday-Thursday
License/Certification:

EFDA/EFODA
X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Saint Helens, OR 97051 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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