Dental Assistant - DN012

Job Details

Job Location

Dental - Portland, OR

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$25.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

UDS-Other Dental Personnel-18-5

Description

Title : Dental Assistant

Location : Dental Clinic -12750 SE Stark St Building E, Portland, OR 97233

Schedule : This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 7 : 15 AM - 3 : 45 PM

Wage Range : $25.00 - $31.00 hourly , Non-Exempt

If you are a motivated and dedicated Dental Assistant looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission :

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company :

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs-including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview :

The Dental Assistant assists the dental professionals with the daily operation of the dental clinic in accordance with NARA's health and wellness objectives for patients and families and helps to ensure that the provision of dental health services takes place in a professional, non-bias environment and is accomplished efficiently.

What you will do :

• Assist Dentist at chair side, utilizing basic and expanded function dental assistant techniques.
• Assist Dentist by operating dental x-ray equipment, taking intraoral and digital radiographs, developing and mounting film, or storing them in appropriate electronic file.
• Complete required sterilization procedures.
• Maintain dental equipment, operatories, and lab sterilization area.
• Accurately maintain electronic patient charts and records.
• Provide instructions on basic dental care or post-operative care as instructed by Dentist.

Qualifications

We would like to hear from people that have :

What's in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays : New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!

Benefits : Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

How to apply :

NARA NW Mission : Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober / clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.

Consistent with NARA NW's sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a "Drug-Free / Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form" and NARA NW "Modeling Sobriety Policy Form" as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American / Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.