Join Our Team at OHSU's School of Dentistry! At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we're dedicated to making a lasting impact in our community by providing exceptional dental care, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and nurturing the growth of our diverse dental professionals and leaders. We value each member of our team and foster a supportive, inclusive work environment, all while offering industry-leading benefits.

The Dental Assistant Advanced, under the supervision of a licensed dentist, provides chair side assistance to dentists, dental or graduate students, interns and residents, dental hygienists, or dental technicians. May also perform clinical support duties such as appointment scheduling, billing, and maintaining patient records. Provides dental assisting in an advanced specialty program or faculty provider practice or clinic.

 

This position will be located at the OHSU Russell St. Dental Clinic, 214 N. Russell St. Portland, OR 97227. Working shift is 7:30AM-4:30PM

• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program AND
• Two years' experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty OR
• Three years' experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty
• Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions
• Advanced specialty dental assisting may require EFDA, EFODA, DAANC, dental anesthesia certification or other sedation/surgical advanced certifications, skills.
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) card required that has been issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required for all positions
• Must have worked as a dental assistant in an advanced specialty within the last 5 years
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.