Willamette Dental is hiring: Dental Assistant in Bend

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Location: Bend Practice

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 4 10-Hour Shifts

Expected Hiring Range: $20.00 - $39.00 per Hour

Position Summary

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Essential Position Functions

• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of a dentist; perform all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by state dental practice acts.
• Possess excellent communication skills; counsel patients in post-operative care and general oral health; demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based dentistry.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments in accordance with company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
• Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
• Adhere to Willamette Dental’s PPE policy, including use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: Graduation from an ADA-accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• In Oregon – current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
• Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) within 180 days of hire.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Company Benefits

Willamette Dental offers benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accident and life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program. PTO: Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, with occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items. The incumbent uses a computer and standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of duties and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA.

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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