Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our clinical team on a 13-week assignment in Oregon. This is a Monday–Friday, day-shift role with no weekends or on-call requirements, offering a balanced and consistent schedule. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to support daily dental operations efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance to providers, residents, and dental students during procedures.
- Prepare, maintain, disinfect, and break down treatment rooms and surgical suites.
- Perform 4-handed and 6-handed dentistry, suctioning, tissue retraction, and instrument passing.
- Take dental radiographs and ensure compliance with radiographic safety standards.
- Complete operatory tray setups, sterilize instruments, and maintain aseptic technique.
- Record patient history, vitals, treatment plans, and assist with documentation.
- Communicate post-operative instructions and support patient education.
- Maintain supply inventory, equipment care, and assist with ordering as needed.
- Collaborate with schedulers, billing staff, sterilization techs & other dental support teams.
- Provide guidance and training to dental students when assigned, reinforcing clinical best practices.
Required Qualifications
Completion of a Dental Assistant training program OR minimum one year chairside dental assisting experience.Radiographic Proficiency certification (Oregon requirement).Current BLS certification from an approved vendor.Experience in dental instrument sterilization and radiograph exposure.Ability to stand, move, lift, and engage in repetitive tasks throughout the shift.Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience in advanced or specialty dental assisting.EFDA, EFODA, DAANCE, anesthesia, or surgical assisting certifications (preferred).Experience mentoring or assisting dental students in clinical settings.Strong organizational, multitasking, and patient-care communication skills.Work Schedule & Contract Details
Shift : Monday–Friday, 7 : 30 AM – 4 : 30 PMContract Length : 13 weeksNo weekends | No call | Minimal floatingClinical support will be provided across departments based on operational needs.