Dental Assistant

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc.; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits package

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc. in Oregon is hiring Dental Assistants to join a growing dental team serving our community. Competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a culture that supports growth and collaboration are offered.

This role emphasizes patient care, team coordination, and community impact in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant or looking to grow your career in community health, we welcome your application and are committed to

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Current Oregon Dental Radiology Certification.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to maintain credentialing and background checks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and dental materials for patient care.
• Obtain and update patient health histories and vital signs as appropriate.
• Expose and process dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain sterilization protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with emergency and urgent dental visits.
• Review and complete patient documentation, consents, and treatment plans.
• Provide patients with oral health education and post-operative instructions.
• Ensure operatories and clinical areas remain clean, organized, and stocked.
• Support providers and team members in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Oregon Dental Radiology Certification

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Join our team at Klamath Health Partnership. Discover open positions and take the next step in your healthcare career.

The future looks bright at Klamath Health Partnership, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide variety of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Pay Range: $25.00-$35.00 per hour DOE

Now Hiring Multiple Dental Assistants!

Join a growing dental team serving our community. Competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives every day.

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities of Southern Oregon. Our dental team plays a vital role in improving the health and lives of the patients we serve.

We're seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, and wants to be part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and community impact.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Assistant or looking to grow your career in community health, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join KHP?

• Competitive pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour DOE
• Supportive and collaborative dental team
• Meaningful work serving the local community
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Excellent benefits package

As a Dental Assistant, you will:

• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and dental materials for patient care.
• Obtain and update patient health histories and vital signs as appropriate.
• Expose and process dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
• Maintain sterilization protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with emergency and urgent dental visits.
• Review and complete patient documentation, consents, and treatment plans.
• Provide patients with oral health education and post-operative instructions.
• Ensure operatories and clinical areas remain clean, organized, and stocked.
• Support providers and team members in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum one (1) year of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Current Oregon Dental Radiology Certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to maintain credentialing and privileging requirements, including successful completion of all background checks, immunization requirements, and licensure/certification verification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred

• Experience working in a community health center, public health, or high-volume dental setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

KHP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
• Use hands and fingers for clinical and administrative tasks.
• Lift and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Maintain visual acuity, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color recognition, and focus adjustment.

Klamath Health Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Klamath Health Partnership, Inc. is an FTCA deemed organization. For more information about FTCA click here

We are pleased to have received the Tier 4 Certification from the Oregon Health Authority Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) for our quality of care

Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide comprehensive medical, dental, behavioral, and community health services to the medically underserved of the Klamath Basin in southern Oregon. We are committed to the lifetime wellness of our community by providing accessible care to everyone with compassion and respect, regardless of ability to pay.