Lead Dental Assistant - West Coast Endodontics - Portland, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Portland, OR

Job Description

Are you the one? Come join our team and succeed with us!
West Coast Endodontics in SE Portland is in search of a Lead Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence.
Are you looking for a challenge in a role you can grow professionally? As a Lead Dental Assistant, you must set an example for the staff by following the guidelines established by the practice. As a clinical lead, you will take on tasks beyond the average dental assistant role.

Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory / Equipment

Inventory / Ordering of dental supplies and emergency/rescue supplies
Maintenance of Equipment and all clinical areas

Become familiar with minor office/equipment repairs
Coordinate repairs in and out of the office
Maintain/coordinate routine equipment maintenance

Report any issues or inadequacies to Practice Administrator and doctor

Staff supervision in partnership with Practice Administrator and Doctor:

Arrivals, lunches, and dismissals
Facilitate morning huddles
Uniforms, hygiene & proper PPE
Performance of daily responsibilities including:

Proper patient management
Proper treatment room management and sterilization
Proper records management

Adhering to office protocols and federal/state guidelines
Assist in training and retraining of clinical staff

Guidelines and Regulations set forth by OSHA, HIPAA, CDC and other federal/state agencies:

Responsibility of daily, weekly and monthly checklists and reporting including:

Daily, weekly and monthly clinical checklists

Assign responsibilities to another member of team during vacations or absence from the office.
Take initiative to review these checklists when scheduled in another location

This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

Required Skills / Abilities

Competency in taking x-rays, CBCT and sterilization techniques
Strong written skills/proficiency with chart notation
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals; customer service skills to ensure positive patient courtesy
Technical skills and proficiency with dental care
Technological familiarity with EMR software, Microsoft office (with a working knowledge of Word and Excel), web portals, etc.
Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program
Radiology certificate
Three years of experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

Endodontics Experience
Bilingual in Vietnamese
CBCT experience
Strong familiarity w/Electronic Medical Record software
Problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision
Work well in a group environment
Highly developed organizational, planning, and communication skills

Our patient schedule:

Mon- Thurs, 8am - 5pm
Lead DA will need to be available 7:45am - 5:15pm & open/close as needed

We value our employees! We offer fantastic benefits, such as:

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible Spending account
Health Savings account
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) w/ matching
Uniforms
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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