Dental Assistant - A Kidz Dental Zone - Gresham, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Gresham, OR

Job Description

Looking for a fun, fast-paced environment with a remarkable team atmosphere and opportunity to interact with patients while assisting the dental staff? Join our team at A Kidz Dental Zone. Where patient interaction is focused on Happy Kids, Healthy Smiles, for a Lifetime! At A Kidz Dental Zone our Doctors are specialist in pediatric dentistry and utilize state of the art technology.
As a dental assistant you will work chair side the dentist to promote good dental and general health through education and patient interaction. We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our team. This position is full time and temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Why Should You Apply?

Competitive market rate wages relative to skill and tenure
In-office training for self-development and progression in the industry if desiring greater skills
Top benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Aflac, 401K Plans with 100% Employer matching up to 4%, paid time off which grows over time, bereavement leave, Holiday Pay, metric bonuses and more
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities, intra and inter office continuing education
Consistent hours, up to 36-40 hours/week.
Most of all, we are a team that focuses on family, individuals, each other and most of all, a fun learning environment that makes the days fly by
Team that focuses on family, individuals, and each other!

Responsibilities Include:

Prepare patient for dental hygiene by welcoming, soothing, seating and draping patient.
Examine patients’ mouth for oral health, OHI, and provide the following treatment as instructed and approved by the dentist:
Perform visual exams
Perform Prophy
Polish restorations with slow speed hand piece
Remove excess cement with hand instruments
Take x-rays and intra oral photos
Apply sealants
Arrest dental decal by applying fluorides and other cavity-preventing agents
Mix filling compounds
Take impressions of teeth
Answer questions and provide parents, or guardians with information about patients’ oral health, treatment, and hygiene.
Communicate and work alongside dental staff to provide the patient with high level of care.

Requirements/Competencies

Current Oregon radiology certification
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients, parents, doctors and staff, in person and on the telephone
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Bilingual is a plus.
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) is a plus

How to Apply

Submit your resume online.

A Kidz Dental Zone is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace. A Kidz Dental Zone does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.05 - $26.56 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

License/Certification:

EFDA Certification (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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