Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

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Permanent Dental Assistant Job
Portland, OR
Compensation
up to $25/hour DOE
Work Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
Experience Required
less than 1 year
Certifications Needed
Registered Dental Assistant
Software Experience
Dentrix
Job Description
Our outstanding dental practice is seeking an exceptional Dental Assistant for an opportunity to join our dedicated team. 
Who We Are
We are a high volume dental group that are dedicated to giving exceptional services to our patients. We take great pride in providing the help that every patient needs.

Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You'll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist's shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentis through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Schedule appointments
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Posted about 3 years ago
Map to Teamsters Dental Center office in Portland, OR
Portland Dental Associates Teamsters Dental Center
1890 Ne 162nd Ave.
Portland, OR 97230
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