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

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

Oregon StaffingPortland, OR, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

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 :

  • Performs all of the duties permitted a dental assistant consistent with the individuals training and in the presence of or under the observation of a licensed provider as referenced in State Dental Practice Act and the related Administrative Rules.
  • Anticipate needs of provider in the delivery of patient care and service. Communicate information important to maintaining the proper scheduling and flow of patients.
  • Prepare, organize, arrange and pass dental instruments, supplies and materials as requested by the provider and required by established guidelines.
  • Record and verify information in the patients dental record according to established procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent with the individuals training and experience.

Basic Qualifications :

  • Experience : Minimum One (1) year of experience as a dental assistant OR a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.
  • Education : High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
  • License, Certification, Registration : Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon), Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire, Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire, Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
  • Additional Requirements :

  • Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
  • Satisfactory level of knowledge and proficiency in use of current dental materials, instruments and equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
  • Well organized in use of time and effort.
  • Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner when interacting with patients, providers and other employees - good interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Final candidate is required to pass a clinical pre-employment skills test.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment.
  • Notes :

  • Days / Times vary. Position is part of replacement pool.
  • Travel Glisan, Gresham, Clackamas, Jnson Creek, Or City, Grand, N Int, Eastmoreland dental.
  • Company : KAISER

    Location : Portland, Oregon

    Requisition Number : 1379879

    External hires must pass a background check / drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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