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Dental Assistant-Advanced - Endodontology

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon

Quick overview

Dental Assistants at the School of Dentistry perform common dental assistant activities and advanced dental activities in specialty clinics. They support one or more specialty work units based on clinical needs and must adapt to new situations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must complete an approved Dental Assistant training program and have two years of experience in an Advanced Specialty or three years as a chair side Dental Assistant. Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency and a current Basic Life Support card are required.

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Job description

  • Department Overview The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and quality patient care and community programs.
  • We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish.
  • The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.
  • Function/Duties of Position Dental Assistants at the SOD perform activities common to all dental assistants and when employed in a specialty dental clinic perform advanced dental activities requiring training and experience above that of a dental assistant.
  • Dental assistants are employed within the SOD as either a Dental Assistant or Dental Assistant Advanced.
  • The Dental Assistant Advanced requires prior experience as a dental assistant in a dental specialty or in the provision of specialty services.
  • The Dental Assistant Advanced position supports one or more specialty work units (clinic) within the School of Dentistry based upon clinical needs.
  • The position requires flexibility and willingness to adapt to new situations and processes based upon the specific work unit (clinic) to which the DA is assigned.
  • Work units are primarily housed at the SOD in the Robertson Life Sciences Building (RLSB) at the South Waterfront with an additional work unit at the Russell Street Clinic located in Northeast Portland.
  • Limited travel to Russell Street Clinic when needed may be required.
  • EFDA certification is highly encouraged.
  • 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 issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) 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 Why apply to OHSU?
  • We are Oregon's only public academic health center.
  • In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research.
  • We also train the next generation of health care professionals.
  • As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
  • All are welcome.
  • OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations.
  • We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
  • To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu