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Dental Assistant - DN018Dental Clinic - 12750 SE Stark St Building E, Portland, OR 97233Position OverviewThe 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 DoAssist 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.Maintain aseptic condition during surgical procedure, stabilizing tissue, cutting sutures and checking for signs of patient distress such as fainting or shock.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.QualificationsWe would like to hear from people that have:Graduation from an accredited trade or job skills training in a certified Dental Assistant program required.High School diploma or GED requiredExpanded Function Dental Assisting (EFDA) and Radiologic Proficiency certification for the State of Oregon required.CPR/BLS certificate required.Minimum of one year of work experience in a Dental or Medical office required.Competency in infection control and assisting in dental procedures.Minimum of one year of work experience as a Dental Assistant required.Dentrix scheduling experience strongly preferred.Sealant certification preferred.Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferredWhat's In It For You?15 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, December 25th and your birthday!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.Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)13 Paid Days of Sick Time13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&DShort Term and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountHealth Spending Account401(k) with 4% MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramInclement Weather Days (Snow Days)Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC
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portland, OR, 97233, US
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