Dental Assistant, Clackamas Dental Office (40hrs, Days)

Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Oregon; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for their Clackamas Dental Office. This role involves providing direct support to dental professionals, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and efficient working environment. Ideal candidates will have experience or relevant education in dental assisting, along with essential certifications. Join a team that values professionalism and patient care while enjoying a full-time position with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic health care setting.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a dental assistant or graduation from an ADA-accredited program.
• Certificates required within specified timeframes for various dental functions.

Responsibilities

• Support dentists and hygienists in delivering dental care and patient comfort.
• Manage patient records and assist in orthodontic procedures.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Dental materials proficiency

Patient communication

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ADA-accredited dental assistant program

Oregon Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate

BLS Certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Dental radiography equipment

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Job Summary

Provide direct support to dentists, hygienists, denturists, and other provider personnel in the delivery of dental care within a Kaiser Permanente dental office.

Responsibilities

1. Perform duties permitted a dental assistant under supervision, including applying anesthetics, sutures removal, tissue retraction, assisting with rubber dams, debris removal, oral cavity inspection, taking impressions, polishing teeth, training patients, radiograph procedures, and support tasks.
2. Support orthodontic procedures such as band sizing, appliance removal, arch wire placement, intra-oral measurements, bonding material removal, and radiographs. Manage patient records and communication, and promote patient comfort and understanding.
3. Assist in patient care by preparing instruments, maintaining a clean environment, recording data accurately, responding to emergencies, and ensuring equipment functionality.
4. Perform additional duties as assigned, adhering to legal and organizational standards, including placement of restorations, impressions, and monitoring nitrous oxide administration as authorized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a dental assistant or graduation from an ADA-accredited program.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Oregon Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate, Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (within 6 months), Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (within 3 months), and BLS (within 3 months).

Additional Requirements

• Competence in four-handed dentistry, proficiency with dental materials and equipment, ability to follow instructions, organization, professionalism, and excellent attendance.
• Final candidate must pass a clinical skills test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.

Notes

• Work days/times vary; travel to multiple locations in Oregon.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care