Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in the heart of Portland's Pearl District! Pearl Smile Dental is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dental Assistant to join our patient-focused team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a modern work environment. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional dental care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to meet you!
What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- CE stipend and professional development
- Modern clinic with latest technology
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during procedures including oral surgery, restorations, and endodontics
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays)
- Perform infection control and sterilization protocols
- Manage patient records using Dentrix/Eaglesoft software
- Prepare treatment rooms and instruments
- Take impressions for crowns/bridges
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene
Qualifications
- Current Oregon Dental Assistant certification
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience
- CPR/BLS certification
- Proficiency in dental radiography
- Experience with digital imaging systems
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple patients efficiently