Dental Assistant

Imagen Dental Partners; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

PTO and holidays

Medical, vision, life insurance anddis

Wellness programs

Pet benefits

Job summary

Gresham Smile Designs in Gresham, OR is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a patient-centered practice where relationships, teamwork, and exceptional care come first. You will welcome patients, assist the doctor, and help maintain a welcoming, efficient front-to-back workflow.

The role requires 1 year of Dental Assistant experience and a high school diploma or GED; state certifications such as Radiology, CPR, and RDA/RDAEF are commonly required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working as a Dental Assistant.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Radiology Certification, CPR, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), etc.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Assist the doctor in providing care to the patient.
• Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience.
• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
• Develop a relationship with the patient.
• Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.
• Contribute to the team in achieving business objectives to accomplish goals.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team.

Skills

Dental assisting

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Radiology Certification

CPR

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or RDAEF

Tools

Dentrix

Denticon

Job description

General Overview

Are you a Dental Assistant looking to join a patient-centered practice where relationships, teamwork, and exceptional care come first? If so we would LOVE to talk to you!

At Gresham Smile Designs, our modern office offers a fun, supportive environment where you'll work alongside an amazing team and gain experience in a variety of dental procedures.

What we’ll offer you:

• A compensation package, starting at $24-28 per/hour based on experience
• 401(k) plan with a match
• PTO and holidays
• Medical, vision, life insurance and disability plans, as well as wellness programs
• Benefits and perks for you, your family and even your pets!

Schedule:

You will be thrilled to know that we work 4 days per week, and NO WEEKENDS!

• Monday: 6:45am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday: 6:45am - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 6:45am - 4:00pm
• Thursday: 5:45am - 3:00pm
• Friday: Off

Responsibilities

As part of our team you will be responsible for the following (not limited to):

• Welcome patients and get them situated in the appropriate treatment room.
• Assist the doctor in providing care to the patient.
• Be knowledgeable of existing and emerging technologies and clinical initiatives that impact the back-office experience.
• Actively monitor lab materials and supplies.
• Develop a relationship with the patient.
• Follow all OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms as needed.
• Take, expose, and mount high quality dental radiographs.
• Contribute to the team in achieving business objectives to accomplish goals.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working as a Dental Assistant
• High school diploma or GED.
• Other certifications as required by the state, as an example: Radiology Certification, CPR, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF), etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Dental Softwares as Dentrix or Denticon, is preferred

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.