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Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com)

Dental Assistant

Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com), Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Dental Assistant Location:

Portland, OR

Pay Range:

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Shift:

Day Shift | 5x8 (7:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday

On-Call:

None

Floating:

Minimal

Positions Available:

1

Accepts Local Candidates:

Yes (same terms apply)

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.

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 neededEnsure 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

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Contract

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Hospitals

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