Dental Assistant

Advantage Dental; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team at a leading dental practice in Portland, offering a rewarding career as a Dental Assistant. This role focuses on patient care and education, with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays

401k with a company match

Uniforms / Scrubs Provided

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Radiology Certification Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program or enrollment in internal training.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side clinical support including patient education and charting.
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience during appointments.
• Take and process X-Rays as prescribed.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Completion of a dental assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dentrix

Eagle Soft

Dental Vision

Job description

A supportive team, patient-first mentality, and an industry-leading benefits package are what you will enjoy as a member of our team. Are these missing in your career? Let's connect to discuss our opportunities.

We will be adding a Dental Assistant that shares our passion for patient care and education.

As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a rewarding career with growth opportunities and a tremendous benefits package.

• Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k with a company match
• Uniforms / Scrubs Provided
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Radiology Certification Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Reimbursement and Flexible Spending Accounts

Primary responsibilities of our dental assistants

• Provide chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists by charting, patient education, and operatory set-up and clean-up
• Deliver an exceptional patient experience at all phases of their appointment
• Take and process X-Rays as prescribed by the Dentist
• Enter patient treatment plans and maintain files at the direction of the Dentist
• Complete sterilization processes for equipment and operatories
• Educate patients on the importance of their oral health
• Work collaboratively with the team on all areas of the practice

Qualifications to join us as a dental assistant

• Completion of a dental assisting program or enrollment in our internal training program
• Dental assisting experience preferred
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and working with a dental software such as Dentrix, Eagle Soft, or Dental Vision
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to partnering with all team members to ensure an exceptional patient experience

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion