Dental Assistant, Rockwood Office (On-Call, Days)

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide essential support in delivering dental care within their offices. The role involves assisting with various dental procedures, managing patient records, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients. Ideal candidates will have a Dental Assistant Certification and strong interpersonal skills to enhance patient comfort and care.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Dental Assistant is required.
• Experience in dental procedures and patient care is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and other providers in delivering dental care.
• Manage dental instruments and maintain a clean environment.
• Support orthodontic procedures and respond to medical emergencies.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Dental Radiographs

Oral Hygiene Training

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Perform duties permitted to a dental assistant as per training and under supervision of a licensed provider, including applying topical anesthetic, removing sutures, retracting tissues, assisting with rubber dams, removing debris, inspecting the oral cavity, drying root canals, placing temporary fillings, taking impressions, polishing teeth, training patients in oral hygiene, and handling dental radiographs.
2. Support orthodontic procedures by selecting and sizing bands, removing appliances, checking for loose brackets, placing/removing wires and elastics, taking intra-oral measurements, removing bonding material, and assisting with radiographs and record organization.
3. Assist in patient care by organizing patient records, greeting and informing patients, reviewing health questionnaires, promoting patient comfort, and answering questions about care and service.
4. Anticipate provider needs, manage dental instruments and supplies, maintain a clean operating environment, record patient information accurately, and handle electronic patient records and scheduling systems.
5. Respond to medical emergencies, process radiographs, monitor blood pressure, sterilize instruments, and ensure infection control and equipment maintenance.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned, including assisting with restorative procedures, taking impressions, fabricating temporary crowns, monitoring nitrous oxide administration, and other functions authorized by the Board of Dentistry.