Dental Assistant Needed - Mountainside Family Dentistry - Portland, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Portland, OR

Job Description

Our outstanding family dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team.
We’re a family-owned & thriving dental office in SE Portland. We are seeking a reliable dental assistant to join our awesome work family. We believe in rewarding all of our team members for the effort they put into caring for our patients & helping our business grow. That’s why we offer compensation as high as $32/hour (depending on experience), paid time off, paid holidays, retirement options with employer match, plus the opportunity to easily earn monthly bonuses & other incentives. We also have a philosophy of promoting internally & providing career support.
This position is responsible for assisting the dentist in providing chair side dental treatment including passing dental instruments, preparing treatment rooms, digital radiographs, child prophylaxis, sealants, sterilization, and the organization and clean-up of our clinical office. Experience using Cerec and CBCT a plus. The EFDA certification is preferred but not required.
We are looking for a candidate with the following skills:

High school diploma or equivalent. Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.

One+ years dental office experience preferred.

Radiology certification required.

Ability to speak a second language helpful.

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Dentrix software experience helpful.

BLS for Healthcare providers.

Strong organizational and detail orientation skills.

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

Team player with a willingness to learn and improve.

Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

Here are a few more things that make working in our dental practice different:

Privately-owned by locals, not a big corporation.

Philosophy of mentorship & support: Full Educational Support & In-Practice Training…Allowances for Dental CE!

Every team member has the potential to continually increase their income.

Team of respectful professionals who make working enjoyable!

We schedule patients Tuesday through Saturday so flexible shifts and hours

The most important thing to know about our practice is that our biggest focus is on serving our patients. Ultimately, everything we do is about our patients’ health and all of our team members are committed to the same goal. We will be depending on you to show integrity, loyalty and reliability as part of our team. If you love patient care and our practice sounds like the type of place for you, please contact us.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Extended hours
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Radiology Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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