Dental Assistant - Higbee Family Dentistry - Eugene, OR

Permanent Dental Receptionist / Front Desk Job

Eugene, OR

Job Description

Full Job Description
We are looking for a dental assistant to complement our small team in our South Eugene dental office. The office has been serving patients for many years, and we have a wonderful patient base. Dental assistants should be well-organized, and have great attention for detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care, and be able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We will require front office tasks when needed.
This is a part-time position, 2 days a week (flexible Monday-Thursday). We invite you to schedule an interview to view the office and discuss this unique opportunity.
Responsibilities

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Knowledgeable with Dentrix software is preferred
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Job Types: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27 per hour DOE
Benefits:

In office Dental Coverage

Medical specialties:

Radiology

Schedule:

8 hour shift
2 days (Mon-Thurs)

Education:

Graduated from a dental assisting school

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

EFDA (Required)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location
If you're not sure if this job is for you, please send in your resume. We are very flexible and willing to work with any scheduling parameters our employees may have/need.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 16 per week
Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

EFDA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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