Dental Assistant
Oregon Health & Science University
Location
Portland, Oregon
Quick overview
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.
Job description
- Department Overview At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders.
- We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits.
- The Hospital Dental Services (HDS) dental assistant functions under the direct supervision of the faculty provider, providing assistance for the faculty provider, dental students, and residents in all areas of the hospital dental department.
- Hospital Dental Services has three defined programs, pediatrics, adult dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Hospital Dental Services (HDS) provides care for medically fragile and special needs patients.
- Dental Assistants in the department assist in both the clinic and the operating room.
- Required Qualifications Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program OR One year of experience as a chair side Dental Assistant Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions BLS from AHA required.
- New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process Must have worked as a dental assistant within the last 5 years (If qualifying with experience) 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
