Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in Portland, OR and receive weekly pay for your exceptional skills! Smile Dental Partners is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to deliver top-tier patient care in a modern, supportive environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference in patients' lives.
What We Offer:
- Weekly pay – no more waiting for bi-monthly checks!
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off and continuing education stipends
- Modern equipment and digital workflow
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during complex procedures including restorative and surgical treatments
- Perform accurate dental radiography and diagnostic imaging
- Implement strict infection control protocols and sterilization procedures
- Manage patient records using Eaglesoft software
- Prepare treatment rooms and dental instruments efficiently
- Provide post-operative care instructions and patient education
- Coordinate with insurance providers and handle billing documentation
Qualifications
- Current Oregon Dental Assistant certification or DANB credentials
- Minimum 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Proficiency in radiography and infection control protocols
- Experience with digital imaging (DEXIS, Sirona)
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology and procedures
- Excellent communication and multitasking abilities
- CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to work flexible hours including occasional Saturdays