Accede Solutions Inc (accedesolution.com) is hiring: Dental Assistant in Portlan

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr