Dental Assistant II — $3k Sign-On Bonus and Growth

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retention bonuses

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and E

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and paid holidays

401k and FSA

Annual clothing allowance

Job summary

Arrow Dental Clinic in Astoria, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist in patient care and treatment delivery. The role includes room prep, instrument handling, radiographs, and assisting with emergencies, with a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Benefits include medical/dental/life insurance, EAP, PTO and holidays, 401k and FSA, and clothing allowance. Requires EFDA preferred; X-ray cert and prior dental office experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Accredited Dental Assisting Program or equivalent.
• Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate preferred.
• Two years dental office experience preferred.
• Oral surgery office experience preferred
• X-Ray certification required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, dental software experience helpful.
• BLS for Healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Ability to come into work on time and on a daily basis.
• Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing radiograph studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certifications, emergency drugs and oxygen supply, and directory of emergency numbers.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene and plaque control instructions and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental hygiene services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirement; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

EFDA Certificate preferred

Tools

X-Ray certification

Dental software experience

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Arrow Dental Clinic in Astoria, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the dentist in patient care and treatment delivery. The role includes room prep, instrument handling, radiographs, and assisting with emergencies, with a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Benefits include medical/dental/life insurance, EAP, PTO and holidays, 401k and FSA, and clothing allowance. Requires EFDA preferred; X-ray cert and prior dental office experience are valued.