Dental Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
Location
Portland, Oregon
Core responsibilities
The dental assistant functions under the direct supervision of the faculty provider, assisting them, dental students, and residents across all areas of the hospital dental services department. This role involves providing care in three defined programs: Pediatrics, adult dentistry, and oral surgery, including assistance in both the clinic and the operating room for medically fragile and special needs patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have either completed an approved dental assistant training program or possess one year of experience as a chair-Side dental assistant. Required certifications include oregon state board of dentistry radiological proficiency and a current american heart association basic life support card.