Lead Dental Assistant - Arrow Dental (Astoria, OR)

Arrow Dental; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and retention bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistant Program

PTO and holidays

401k

FSA

Annual clothing allowance

Job summary

Arrow Dental in Astoria, Oregon, is seeking a full-time Lead Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chair-side procedures, instrument passing, sterilization, radiographs, sealants and EFDA responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has an Accredited Dental Assisting Program, EFDA, radiology and sealant certificates, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to patient care and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Radiology and Sealant Certificates.
• Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate required.
• 10 years of dental assisting experience in a dental office preferred.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Dent al software experience.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Ability to come into work on time and on a daily basis.
• Maintain confidentiality and project a professional 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 a 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 a 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 requirements; 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

EFDA certificate

Radiology certificate

Sealant certificate

Dental software experience

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assisting Program

Tools

Dental software systems

Job description

Want to be part of our growing team of dental professionals that are improving dental health for individuals across Oregon? Arrow Dental Clinic is currently seeking a full-time Lead Dental Assistant for our Astoria clinic. This position is responsible for assisting the dentist in providing chair-side dental treatment including the passing of dental instruments, sterilization, preparing treatment rooms, digital radiographs, child prophylaxis, and sealants, and organization and cleaning in the dental office.

Arrow Dental is an Oregon-based dental care organization that offers routine care, restorative therapy and other specialty services to Medicaid and private insurance members throughout the state of Oregon.

Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Benefits

• Competitive pay, retention bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistant Program
• PTO and paid company holidays
• 401k and FSA
• Annual clothing allowance

Pay Range

$26.70 to $32.97 per hour (depending on experience). Actual pay is based on qualifications. Applicants who do not exceed the minimum qualifications will only be eligible for the low end of the pay range.

Required Skills & Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Radiology and Sealant Certificates.
• Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate required.
• 10 years of dental assisting experience in a dental office preferred.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Dental software experience.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Ability to speak a second language preferred.
• 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 image.

Primary Functions

• 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 a 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 a 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 requirements; 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.

Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.

Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.