Dental Assistant

Location

North Bend, OR | United States

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Job Category: Operations

Wage Classification: Hourly/Non-exempt

Location: Dental Clinic

Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted

Travel: Minimal

Wage: $19.91 to $26.89 per hour 
EFDA cert $20.91 to $26.89 /hour

Reports to: Dental Director

Manages Direct Reports: No

HR Review & Approval: 10/18/2023

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

The Dental Assistant works in a team-based, patient-centered dental clinic serving insured and uninsured clients with a special emphasis on care for people who experience barriers to accessing care due to income, language, cultural and social barriers. The Dental Assistant role provides chairside assistance and clinical duties to the Dentist, Dental Hygienist, and Dental Director.

Duties:

• Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties. 
• Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.
• Prepare dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as assigned.
• Prepare dental materials such as amalgam, composite, etc.
• Perform and follow proper sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Dental charting using an electronic medical record system (EMR).
• Inventory control and management.
• Assist Dental Hygienist as needed. 
• Assist front office Dental staff as needed.
• Place sealants, perform fluoride treatments, coronal polish, take digital x-rays, and oral hygiene instructions.
• Other related duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:

• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification is required within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience is preferred. 
• Oregon Certificate of Radiologic Proficiency.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office software. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date. 
• BLS certification.

Immunizations Required:  TB test (upon hire).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Able to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
• Able to travel as needed.

Benefits: 

• PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours per year).
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid.
• Samaritan PPO with a $2,000 deductible.
• Samaritan HSA with a $3,200 deductible. (company deposits $72.84 monthly into HSA account).
• 401K Retirement Plan 6% match.
• EHR – OCHIN.
• Short-Term Disability -options for long-term disability.
• $50,000 life insurance policy- options for additional voluntary life.
• Health & Fitness Gym membership Discount.

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Salary

$19.91 - $26.89 per hour