Dental Assistant

Agency Summary: It takes a wide range of amazing people to achieve the mission of White Bird Clinic and to be successful in the work that we do.
We provide compassionate, humanistic healthcare and supportive services to individuals in our community, so everyone receives the care they need.
Our priority is to serve people who are unserved, underinsured, disabled and/or homeless.
Do you possess qualities and behaviors that foster collaboration, patience, empathy, and humor while utilizing stress reduction techniques for the self and others, remaining level-headed, and have a tolerance for ambiguity? Can you approach challenging situations in a positive and creative way? If yes, please apply and tell us how! We welcome you to have a closer look at what we do at https://whitebirdclinic.
org/.
Position Summary: The Dental assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist, providing direct dental care services for the dental Clinic patients, and working in the sterilization area.
Position Responsibilities Performs routine chair side assisting duties for staff and volunteer dentists as needed including, but not limited to patient prep, history, processing x-rays, tray set ups, placement of topical anesthetic, temporary fillings, rubber dams, suture removal, post extractions, periodontal dressing, taking impressions, coronal polishing and fabricating temporary crowns.
Sterilize dental instruments.
Learn the correct sterilization of all dental products, follow the expanded COVID 19 processes.
Turn over rooms after patient departs, disinfection, and replacement of barriers in dental operatories for next patient.
Clean lab areas in compliance with clinic and OSHA standards.
Computer dental chart entry and inventory stocking of dental supplies.
Maintenance and cleaning as assigned.
Working together with other assistants to help them complete their tasks.
Always checking the list in the operatories of jobs to do during down time to keep busy.
Assist with the orientation of volunteer dentists, assistants, dental students, U of O and LCC students.
Perform other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications Current Oregon Dental Assistant Certification with expanded functions or equivalent training and experience.
Current Radiology Certification OR ability to obtain license and radiology in the next three months.
Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience in dental practice preferred.
Bilingual with Spanish speaking abilities.
Possess an Expanded Function Certification.
Compensation Details: This is a non-exempt, hourly position paid $21 per hour on a bi-weekly basis.
In addition, this position qualifies for a competitive health and welfare package and generous paid time off opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity White Bird Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.
White Bird Clinic hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities.
We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.
We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
White Bird Clinic will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of White Bird Clinic's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at hr@whitebirdclinic.
org.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not meet every one of the qualifications listed.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience.
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at HR@whitebirdclinic.
org or 541-342-8255.