Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant - Mosaic Community Health - Bend, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job
Bend, OR
Job Description

We're excited to offer you the chance to train and develop as a Dental Assistant. No prior dental experience? No problem! We’re committed to nurturing talent and dedicated to training enthusiastic individuals like you.
What You Will Do:
As a Dental Assistant, you’re an essential part of our dental team. Your role involves supporting dental care by prepping rooms, patients, and instruments. Direct patient care and assisting Dentists are core responsibilities. Collaboration and effective teamwork are key in our environment.
What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Flexible Shifts: Choose between 4-10 hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts
Career Advancement
Comprehensive Benefits
Time Off Plans
401k match and more

Responsibilities:

Patient Care

Performs all dental assistant procedures allowable under Oregon State Law.
Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists Dentist during dental procedure.
Assists Dentist with charting and notes in the EMR during patient care.
Takes dental x-rays as prescribed by Dentist.
During procedures, passes instruments to Dentists and assists with keeping patients comfortable.
Builds relationships with patients.
Assists patient with signing consent and reviewing post-operative instructions.
Answers patient questions before and after appointments.
Instructs and educates patients on dental hygiene and proper care of dental restorations.

Clinic Operations

Maintains a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
Maintains the standard use of materials whenever possible at all clinic sites.
Assists in inventory, storage and ordering supplies. This includes checking for outdated and expired inventory.
Maintains all hand-pieces and dental equipment on repair or requested services, as needed.
Responsible for opening and closing the operatory each working day.


Skills & Knowledge:
Your ability to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds is crucial. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are a must. Bonus points for Spanish-speaking abilities!
Experience, Education, Licenses & Certifications:

Less than 2 years of relevant experience (no experience is okay!)
High School education or better
Preferred but not required: CPR certification, OR Radiology License

Who We Are:
Mosaic Community Health prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income.
We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Mosaic Community Health, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team-based environment.
Mosaic Community Health offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors!

Experience Preferred

Less than 2 year(s): 0-2 year(s) of relevant experience

Licenses & Certifications Preferred

Cert Dental Assistant

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Posted 6 days ago
Job posting closes in 23 days
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Mosaic Community Health
Bend, OR
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