Dentist jobs in Salem, OR

Our family practice is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant for our busy well established dental clinic located in Molalla. The position is currently full-time.

As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing our clients with the highest quality of care by performing a variety of office, laboratory, and patient care duties. From front to back, we function as a cohesive team so you will be helping the Hygienist and Dentist handle patients, instruments, and supplies during the treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums. You will also be responsible for documenting patient care and taking x-rays while assuring a warm experience for them throughout their time with The Dentist Off Main. We’re looking for a kind and friendly individual who is passionate about the patient experience.

We value employee growth and invest in our employees personal and professional growth through team building and coaching.

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

• Take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history
• Assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested
• Prepare dental set ups and trays for dentist with necessary instruments and supplies
• Clean and sterilize instruments, and prepare treatment rooms as needed
• Take and expose high quality dental radiographs, send out to radiologist as needed
• Ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist
• Must know how to perform digital intra-oral scanning
• Attend all in-house training and continued education opportunities
• Experience with Invisalign preferred but not required

Essential Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technologically savvy and familiar with iTero and/or Cerec scanner and Apple products.
• Experience with the software systems Oryx is an asset but not required.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Exceptionally well-organized and detail oriented.
• Understand provider to patient flow and anticipate Doctor’s and Hygienist’s next steps to the best of their ability.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills with positive friendly demeanor.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and non-judgment.
• Possess a strong work ethic, dependability and flexibility of tasks.
• Self-starter, independent, and thrives in a busy environment.
• Commitment to continual improvement and learning.
• Comply with all HIPPA regulations and client confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

• Previous Dental Assistance (required)
• EFDA & EFODA (preferred)
• Ortho experience (preferred)

Work Hours:

General Hours: 40 hour week Monday - Thursday ranging between 6:30am-6pm depending on practice needs. Potential for Friday openings in the future.

Monday: 7:30-5:30

Tuesday: 6:30-5:30

Wednesday: 7:30-5:30

Thursday: 7:30-5:30

Compensation and Benefits:

The practice offers competitive compensation based on experience. Benefits package includes generous employee discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19-26 an hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance benefits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) (after one year of employment and verification of minimum hours worked)

Supplemental Pay:

● Compensation for participation in office and community events (employees are asked to participate in 2 per year)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person