Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2026-41813 Position Category: Dental Job Type: AFSCME union represented Position Type: Regular Full-Time Posting Department: School of Dentistry, Orthodontics & Dentofacial Ortho Posting Salary Range: $26.16 - $35.38, Commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting FTE: 1.00 Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm HR Mission: Academics Drug Testable: Yes Department Overview The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Function/Duties of Position The Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to Orthodontic faculty, predoctoral and postdoctoral students, and patients in the Orthodontic clinic. This busy Orthodontic clinic focuses on providing excellence in patient care while training future leaders in the Orthodontic profession. Main job duties include: assisting with direct patient care, fabricating orthodontic appliances, radiographs, impressions, and assist in appointment scheduling and electronic maintaining patient records. 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

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