Dental Assistant-Advanced

Department Overview

At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge 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.

Our department's working location is nestled in Portland's beautiful South Waterfront making it a convenient location to commute to. Our Skourtes Tower facility in the Robertson Life Sciences Building houses both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics, providing sweeping views of the city and an unmatched setting for education, research, and exemplary oral health care.

We are currently hiring for an Advanced Dental Assistant in our Orthodontic Clinic

Function/Duties of Position

The Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to Orthodontic faculty, predoctoral andpostdoctoral students, and patients in the Orthodontic clinic. This busy Orthodontic clinic focuses on providing excellence in patient care while training future leaders in the Orthodontic profession.

Job duties will include a variety of functions including:

• Assisting with direct patient care

• Fabricating orthodontic appliances, radiographs, impressions

• Assistance with fitting, bonding and removal of orthodontic bands, brackets, separators, or orthodontic wires

• Assist in appointment scheduling and electronic maintaining patient records

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 required American Heart Association 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

Some experience within an Orthodontic clinic

Additional Details

GENEROUS BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision care plans.

• Covered 100% for full-time 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 Tri-met and C-Tran 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

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.