Dental Assistant, Glisan Clinic (On-call, Days)

Dental Assistant

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.

Job Description

• Perform all duties permitted for a dental assistant consistent with training and under the observation of a licensed provider, including applying topical anesthetic, removing sutures, retracting tissue during operations, assisting with rubber dams, and taking impressions.
• Support the practice of a dentist provider who is not an orthodontist by performing tasks such as selecting and sizing bands, removing fixed orthodontic appliances, and taking intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures.
• Organize patients' dental records, confirm their availability, and ensure they are ready for provider use at the time of care.
• Anticipate the needs of the provider in delivering patient care, maintain a clean operating field, and record information in patients' dental records according to established procedures.
• Respond to medical emergency situations and expose and process dental radiographs as required.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-supplied work environment consistent with infection control guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the office manager or supervisory personnel that are consistent with training and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant or a graduate from an ADA accredited dental assisting program.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• 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 certification within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique.
• Satisfactory knowledge and proficiency in the use of current dental materials, instruments, and equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under both direct and indirect supervision.
• Well organized in the use of time and effort.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to act professionally when interacting with patients, providers, and other employees.
• 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.
• Travel required to Gresham, Rockwood, Clackamas, Johnson Creek, Oregon City, Eastmoreland Dental.