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West Coast Endodontics in SE Portland is in search of a Lead Dental Assistant who exhibits quality service, commitment, accountability, and excellence.
Are you looking for a challenge in a role you can grow professionally? As a Lead Dental Assistant, you must set an example for the staff by following the guidelines established by the practice. As a clinical lead, you will take on tasks beyond the average dental assistant role.
Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory / Equipment
- Inventory / Ordering of dental supplies and emergency/rescue supplies
- Maintenance of Equipment and all clinical areas
- Become familiar with minor office/equipment repairs
- Coordinate repairs in and out of the office
- Maintain/coordinate routine equipment maintenance
- Report any issues or inadequacies to Practice Administrator and doctor
Staff supervision in partnership with 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! We offer fantastic benefits, such as:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending account
- Health Savings account
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) w/ matching
- Uniforms
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Qualifications
Salary : $29 - $31
