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Lead Dental Assistant
at West Coast Endodontics, PC
Portland, OR
Posted: 3-20-2025
Healthcare
$62,400/year
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About this Career
Dental Assistants
Skills
Customer Service, Proactivity, Web Portals, Office Equipment, Management, Planning, Radiology, Patient Management Software, Records Management, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Electronic Medical Record, Dental Care, Multilingualism, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Equipment Maintenance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Endodontics, Dentistry, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Vietnamese Language, Sterilization
Job Description
- $31 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Microsoft Word CPR Certification Microsoft Excel Customer service Sterilization Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years Vietnamese High school diploma or GED Endodontics EMR systems Communication skills Full Job Description Are you the one?
Practice Administrator and Doctor:
Arrivals, lunches, and dismissals Facilitate morning huddles Uniforms, hygiene & proper PPE Performance of daily responsibilities including: Proper patient management Proper treatment room management and sterilization Proper records management Adhering to office protocols and federal/state guidelines Assist in training and retraining of clinical staff Guidelines and Regulations set forth by OSHA, HIPAA, CDC and other federal/state agencies : Responsibility of daily, weekly and monthly checklists and reporting including: Daily, weekly and monthly clinical checklists Assign responsibilities to another member of team during vacations or absence from the office. Take initiative to review these checklists when scheduled in another location This position is in a dental practice setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Required Skills / Abilities Competency in taking x-rays, CBCT and sterilization techniques Strong written skills/proficiency with chart notation Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse range of individuals; customer service skills to ensure positive patient courtesy Technical skills and proficiency with dental care Technological familiarity with EMR software, Microsoft office (with a working knowledge of Word and Excel), web portals, etc. Dexterity including the ability to handle instruments effectively with both hands Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Dental Assistant diploma/certification from an accredited program Radiology certificate Three years of experience in a dental practice; equivalent education and/or experience will be considered CPR certification Preferred Qualifications Endodontics Experience Bilingual in Vietnamese CBCT experience Strong familiarity w/Electronic Medical Record software Problem-solving skills; good judgment; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision Work well in a group environment Highly developed organizational, planning, and communication skills Our patient schedule: Mon- Thurs, 8am
- 5pm Lead DA will need to be available 7:45am
- 5:15pm & open/close as needed We value our employees!
Other Job Posting Details
Salary
Minimum
Maximum
$60,320/yr
$64,480/yr