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.

 

Why Work With Us? Our department is located in the heart of Portland's vibrant South Waterfront, offering a convenient commute and a dynamic, growing community. Our state-of-the-art Skourtes Tower, within the Robertson Life Sciences Building, is home to both our School of Dentistry and our patient clinics. Enjoy stunning views of the city as you work in a world-class setting that blends education, research, and top-tier oral health care.

 

We're Hiring: Advanced Dental Assistants! If you're passionate about dentistry and want to be part of an innovative team, we invite you to apply! Check out the minimum requirements and apply today to start making a difference with us.

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. 

• 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
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) card required (from approved vendor) required for all positions
• Must have worked as a dental assistant in an advanced specialty within the last 5 years

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu