- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Beaverton, OR
Job Description
Exciting and rare new opportunity in a state of the art dental office with an upbeat staff that enjoy working together. If you have what it takes come and join our exciting team. Looking forward to meet with you!
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
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Experience in surgical / implant procedures.
Benefit Conditions:
Only full-time employees eligible
Duties:
Assisting chair-side
Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
Using computers to update electronic patient records
Assisting with lab tasks as needed
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
