Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice in Portland, OR as we urgently expand our team! Portland Dental Excellence is seeking a compassionate and skilled Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in our modern, state-of-the-art facility. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive team environment. This is a rare opportunity to advance your career in one of Oregon's most reputable dental clinics.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for treatments and assist dentists during procedures
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) with precision
- Manage infection control protocols and sterilize instruments
- Perform chairside assistance and four-handed dentistry
- Handle patient scheduling and maintain accurate dental records
- Assist with inventory management and ordering dental supplies
- Provide post-operative care instructions to patients
Qualifications
- Current Oregon Dental Assistant certification required
- Minimum 2 years of clinical dental assisting experience
- Proficiency in digital radiography (X-ray) systems
- Strong knowledge of OSHA and dental sterilization protocols
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Experience with Eaglesoft or similar dental software preferred