Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

This Dental Assistant position supports the Russell Street Dental Clinic and multiple departments within the School of Dentistry. The role requires flexibility and adaptability to meet the varying needs of different departments. The primary work locations are the Russell Street Dental Clinic and the School of Dentistry in the Robertson Life Sciences Building on the South Waterfront. EFDA certification is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities :

• Provide chairside support to surgeons, residents, interns, and students, addressing specific patient needs and offering educational and operative instruction.
• Perform duties such as suctioning, disinfection of treatment rooms, 4-and 6-handed dentistry, tray setup and breakdown, and instrument sterilization.
• Communicate post-operative instructions to patients, take impressions, and pour models.
• Organize the workday according to the patient schedule and oversee the patient throughout the appointment.
• Record basic patient and vital information, collaborate with providers to enter treatment plans and consents, and manage patient records.
• Coordinate with the scheduling team for follow-up appointments, prepare instruments for sterilization, and disinfect clinical rooms.
• Maintain and manage inventory, assemble and organize supplies, place orders as needed, and clean and stock supplies in clinical areas.
• Assist other dental assistants through training and guidance, support team initiatives, and communicate with schedulers, billing, and environmental services.
• Guide dental students in four-handed dentistry and chairside techniques, reinforce aseptic techniques, and evaluate students for infection control compliance.
• Perform responsibilities in compliance with state and national regulations, including OSHA and HIPAA.

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Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

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