Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com)
Dental Assistant
Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com), Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Travel Dental Assistant
Academic Dental Clinic – School of Dentistry
Location:
Portland, OR Position Overview An established academic dental clinic is seeking an experienced
Dental Assistant
to support multiple departments within a School of Dentistry. This role involves chairside assistance, clinical operations, and educational support for providers, residents, interns, and dental students in a fast-paced teaching environment. Flexibility and strong clinical skills are essential.
Assignment Details Contract Length:
13 weeks Shift:
Day Shift |
5x8s (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) Schedule:
Monday–Friday On-Call:
None Floating:
Minimal Positions Available:
1 Accepts Local Candidates:
Yes (same terms apply)
Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Dental Assisting Provide chairside assistance to providers, residents, interns, and dental students Perform four-handed and six-handed dentistry Assist with suctioning, tissue retraction, radiographs, impressions, and pouring models Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms and surgical suites Communicate post-operative instructions to patients Clinical Operations Organize daily workflow according to patient schedules Collect and document vital signs and patient information Assist with treatment plans, consent forms, and patient records Coordinate follow-up appointments with scheduling teams Prepare instruments for sterilization and ensure infection control compliance Maintenance & Inventory Maintain dental instruments, equipment, and clinical supplies Monitor inventory levels and place supply orders as needed Ensure cleanliness and organization of clinical areas Administrative & Educational Support Support and train other dental assistants as needed Assist dental students with chairside techniques and operatory setup Reinforce aseptic techniques and infection control standards Collaborate with scheduling, billing, sterile processing, and environmental services
Requirements Completion of an approved
Dental Assistant training program
OR
1 year of chairside dental assisting experience Minimum
2+ years of recent dental assisting experience Experience in an
advanced dental specialty
within the last 5 years Proficient in exposing radiographs and instrument sterilization State Radiological Proficiency Certification required Current BLS certification
(AHA or approved vendor) Epic EMR experience required Clean background and license Preferred Qualifications EFDA, EFODA, DAANC, dental anesthesia, or sedation/surgical certifications Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program Experience in academic or teaching hospital settings Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50+ lbs and carry up to 30 lbs Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motions Ability to wear required PPE and operate clinical equipment
Portland, OR Position Overview An established academic dental clinic is seeking an experienced
Dental Assistant
to support multiple departments within a School of Dentistry. This role involves chairside assistance, clinical operations, and educational support for providers, residents, interns, and dental students in a fast-paced teaching environment. Flexibility and strong clinical skills are essential.
Assignment Details Contract Length:
13 weeks Shift:
Day Shift |
5x8s (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) Schedule:
Monday–Friday On-Call:
None Floating:
Minimal Positions Available:
1 Accepts Local Candidates:
Yes (same terms apply)
Key Responsibilities Patient Care & Dental Assisting Provide chairside assistance to providers, residents, interns, and dental students Perform four-handed and six-handed dentistry Assist with suctioning, tissue retraction, radiographs, impressions, and pouring models Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms and surgical suites Communicate post-operative instructions to patients Clinical Operations Organize daily workflow according to patient schedules Collect and document vital signs and patient information Assist with treatment plans, consent forms, and patient records Coordinate follow-up appointments with scheduling teams Prepare instruments for sterilization and ensure infection control compliance Maintenance & Inventory Maintain dental instruments, equipment, and clinical supplies Monitor inventory levels and place supply orders as needed Ensure cleanliness and organization of clinical areas Administrative & Educational Support Support and train other dental assistants as needed Assist dental students with chairside techniques and operatory setup Reinforce aseptic techniques and infection control standards Collaborate with scheduling, billing, sterile processing, and environmental services
Requirements Completion of an approved
Dental Assistant training program
OR
1 year of chairside dental assisting experience Minimum
2+ years of recent dental assisting experience Experience in an
advanced dental specialty
within the last 5 years Proficient in exposing radiographs and instrument sterilization State Radiological Proficiency Certification required Current BLS certification
(AHA or approved vendor) Epic EMR experience required Clean background and license Preferred Qualifications EFDA, EFODA, DAANC, dental anesthesia, or sedation/surgical certifications Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program Experience in academic or teaching hospital settings Physical Requirements Ability to lift 50+ lbs and carry up to 30 lbs Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motions Ability to wear required PPE and operate clinical equipment