Dental Assistant

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University’s School of Dentistry invites applications for a Dental Assistant. The role supports multiple departments within the DMD Clinic, exhibiting flexibility to align with clinical needs and workflow demands.

Successful candidates will have completed an accredited Dental Assistant program or have chair-side experience, plus Radiological Proficiency certification and BLS. This full-time, on-site position offers a stable schedule and union representation.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program or recent chair-side experience.
• Certification by Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required.
• BLS from AHA required; onboarding includes course completion.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple departments within the School of Dentistry as needed.
• Adapt to changing clinical needs and departments per shift.
• Contribute to patient care and clinic workflows.

Skills

Chair side dental assisting

Dental assistant experience

Education

Dental Assistant training program

Radiological Proficiency certification (OSBD)

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Dental Assistant

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38082

Position Category: Dental

Job Type: AFSCME union represented

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: School of Dentistry, DMD Clinic

Posting Salary Range: $26.16 - $35.38, Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting FTE: 1.00

Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday

Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

HR Mission: Academics

Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and quality patient care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Function/Duties of Position

This Dental Assistant position supports multiple departments within the School of Dentistry based upon clinical needs. The position requires flexibility and willingness to adapt to new situations and processes based upon the specific department that is being supported for each shift.

We are recruiting for 5 open positions at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program OR


• One year of experience as a chair side Dental Assistant


• Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions


• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process


• Must have worked as a dental assistant within the last 5 years

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