Dental Assistant

GPS Dental; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision Insurance

PTO

401k Matching

Job summary

Timber Dental in Portland, OR seeks a skilled Dental Assistant with at least one year of chairside experience to join our team. You’ll support the dentist through procedures, prepare instruments, take radiographs, and help maintain a calm, efficient operatory.

You’ll uphold infection control, update patient records, and assist with front desk tasks as needed. A positive attitude, strong organizational skills, and teamwork are essential to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray certification or ability to obtain per state requirements.
• Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
• EFDA certification preferred (if applicable).
• Strong clinical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Take digital radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral images.
• Record and update patient medical histories and clinical notes accurately.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after procedures.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-operative care.
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and organization.
• Manage inventory and restock supplies as needed.
• Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient communication.

Skills

Dental assisting

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

EFDA certification (preferred)

Job description

Dental Assistant

Department: Dental Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Portland, OR - Lombard

Description

Timber Dental is seeking a skilled and dependable Dental Assistant with at least one year of experience to join our team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is comfortable working chairside, values efficiency, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside during a variety of procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories in accordance with infection control protocols
• Take digital radiographs (X-rays) and intraoral images
• Record and update patient medical histories and clinical notes accurately
• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after procedures
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene, treatment plans, and post-operative care
• Maintain operatory cleanliness and organization
• Manage inventory and restock supplies as needed
• Support front office duties as needed, including scheduling and patient communication

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience required
• X-ray certification (or ability to obtain per state requirements)
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• EFDA certification preferred (if applicable)
• Strong clinical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Medical and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401k Matching