Traveling Ortho Dental Assistant

Willamette Dental Group; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 120 hours/year

7 paid holidays

Travel incentives

Job summary

Willamette Dental Group in Springfield, Bend, and Corvallis seeks an Orthodontic Dental Assistant with Invisalign experience to support the orthodontist and ensure optimal patient care.

Requirements include EFODA/EFDA credentials within 90 days, a high school diploma or GED, and Oregon radiology certification. Expect travel to Bend and other WD locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and state credentials to function as a Dental Assistant.
• EFODA/EFDA credentials required within 90 days of hire.
• Oregon radiology certification required; Washington/Idaho credentials may apply.

Responsibilities

• Change orthodontic wires, appliances and other apparatus as directed by the orthodontist.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and materials for dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort.
• Take dental radiographs and upload to the AXIUm system.
• Take patient medical history, blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions and pour study models as needed.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean sterilization area.
• Travel to Willamette Dental locations as needed per travel policy.

Skills

Orthodontic assisting

Invisalign experience

Patient comfort

Vital signs (BP/HR)

Radiographs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ADA accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

Tools

EFODA credentials knowledge

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Position Type: Full Time

EFODA Credential Required

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Springfield Specialty Practice, Bend Practice & Corvallis Practice, Bend Practice & Corvallis Practice

Schedule: 3 out of 4 weeks the schedule is a variation of shifts at Springfield Specialty and Corvallis. Every fourth week there is travel to Bend.

Expected Hiring Range:

$23.00 to $36.00 per hour and generous travel incentive. Assistants receive $500/paycheck ($12,000 roughly per year) as a travel differential. Additionally, they receive mileage reimbursement and per diem for the monthly Bend shifts

Position Summary

With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, the orthodontic dental assistant must be proficient with general assisting (orthodontic and/or Invisalign experience preferred) to provide the Orthodontist with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.

Essential Position Functions

• Change orthodontic wires, appliances and other apparatus’ as directed by the orthodontist.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Be able to counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.
• Take dental radiographs and upload to axiUm.
• Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts; pour and trim patient study models as needed.
• Clean and sterilize all instruments used. These procedures are done in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
• Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
• Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.
• Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
• Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Willamette Dental cannot efficiently provide services to our members and patients without our employees being at work at their scheduled work time.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program or an approved dental assisting program with externship.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

• Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
• In Oregon - current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
• Oregon EFODA (Expanded Function Orthodontic Dental Assistant) within 90 days of hire.
• In Washington - Registered Dental Assistant at hire.
• In Idaho - EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) preferred.
• Sealant certification.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Expected hourly hiring range for this position depending on experience:: $23 USD - $36 USD

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Company Benefits

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company's PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State's Sick Leave Law. Employees in part-time roles working less than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).