Dental Assistant

Advantage Dental+; Stayton (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Dental+ in Stayton, OR is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our supportive team with a patient-first mentality and industry-leading benefits. You'll have opportunities for growth and a rewarding career dedicated to exceptional patient care.

As a valued team member, you will assist doctors and hygienists, manage charting and treatment plans, take X-rays, sterilize equipment, and educate patients on oral health while collaborating across the practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of a dental assisting program or enrollment in our internal training program.
• Radiology certification required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Dental assisting program or enrollment in internal training

Radiology certification

Dental assisting experience (preferred)

Tools

Dentrix

EagleSoft

Dental Vision

Microsoft Office

Job description

A supportive team, patient-first mentality, and 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.

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
• Radiology certification required
• 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