Dental Assistant-Advanced
Dental Assistant-Advanced
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Job Description
Department Overview
At OHSUs School of Dentistry we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities utilizing cuttingedge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits.
The Hospital Dental Services (HDS) departments working location is nestled in Portlands beautiful OHSU Marquam Hill Campus
Hospital Dental Services (HDS) provides care for medically fragile and special needs patients. Dental Assistants in the department assist in both the clinic and the operating room.
Travel: Continuing education may require attendance at workshops or seminars. Ability to take the tram between Robertson Life Science Building (South Waterfront) and Marquam Hill campus required.
We are recruiting for 2 Dental Assistant Advanced positions in Hospital Dental Services.
Function/Duties of Position
The Hospital Dental Services (HDS) dental assistant advanced functions under the direct supervision of the faculty provider providing assistance for the faculty provider dental students and residents in all areas of the hospital dental department. Hospital Dental Services has three defined programs pediatrics adult dentistry and oral surgery.
Schedule varies for clinic/OR days. Employee works a 40 hour work week Monday through Friday 6:30 AM5:00 PM 8 hour shifts rotating through all services GPR OMS PEDs and Operating Rooms in DCH SOR and CHH).
Environmental exposures: Blood bodily fluids needle sticks nitrous oxide scalpel cuts and minimum radiation.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program AND
- Two years experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty OR
Three years experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty - Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions
- Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) card ssued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required for all positions
- Must have worked as a dental assistant in an advanced specialty within the last 5 years
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
- CDA EFDA CALAOMS AAMOS DAANCE
Additional Details
GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:
- Comprehensive medical dental & vision care plans. Covered 100 for fulltime employees and 88 for dependents
- $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Retirement: Choose between pension plan or employee matching voluntary savings plan
- Vacation Up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave Up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Trimet and CTran discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Cutting edge Wellness Platform
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Discounts
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
