Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $26.63 - $33.14
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Relocation assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Kaiser Permanente is a renowned integrated managed care consortium known for delivering outstanding healthcare services across the United States. With a mission centered around comprehensive patient care and innovative medical practices, Kaiser Permanente consistently ranks among the top healthcare providers, emphasizing preventive care, wellness, and patient satisfaction. The organization operates a network of medical facilities, including dental offices like the Keizer Station Dental Offices in Oregon, focusing on delivering specialized dental care and support services. As an employer, Kaiser Permanente is known for fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, upholding principles of fairness and respect for all employees. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum one year of experience as a dental assistant or graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program
- Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon) required
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire required
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire required
- Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire required
- Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique
- Satisfactory knowledge of dental materials, instruments, and equipment
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively under supervision
- Well organized in use of time and effort
- Demonstrated capacity to act in a professionally courteous manner
- Excellent attendance record
- Must pass clinical pre-employment skills test
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience as a dental assistant or graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program
- Dental Radiation Proficiency Certificate (Oregon)
- Pit and Fissure Sealant Certificate (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant Certificate (Oregon) within 3 months of hire
- Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire
- Demonstrated competence in four-handed dentistry technique
- Knowledge of dental materials, instruments, and equipment
- Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
- Good interpersonal skills and professional courtesy
- Organizational skills and effective time management
- Ability to perform clinical pre-employment skills test
- Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control preferred
Job Duties
- Apply topical anesthetic and desensitizing agents as directed by the provider
- Remove sutures and post-extraction dressings
- Retract patient’s cheek, tongue, or tissue during operations
- Assist with placement and removal of rubber dam
- Remove debris during procedures with vacuum and water
- Perform extra-oral procedures that are non-hazardous
- Inspect oral cavity using mirror
- Dry root canals with paper points
- Place temporary filling material in endodontic access
- Take impressions for periodontal night guards
- Polish tooth surfaces free of calculus
- Train patients in oral hygiene techniques
- Place, adjust equipment for, and expose dental radiographs
- Select and size orthodontic bands
- Remove fixed orthodontic appliances and ligature ties
- Place and remove arch wires, elastics, and separators
- Take intra-oral measurements for orthodontic procedures
- Remove excess bonding material
- Organize and verify patient dental records
- Greet and inform patients per Kaiser Permanente guidelines
- Review health questionnaires with patients
- Promote patient emotional comfort
- Answer patient questions as directed by provider
- Anticipate provider needs during care delivery
- Manage patient scheduling flow information
- Prepare, organize, and pass dental instruments and materials
- Maintain clean and sterile equipment and work environment
- Record patient care information accurately
- Use automated scheduling system for patient and provider data
- Respond to medical emergencies per guidelines
- Perform periodic preventive maintenance of equipment
- Assist with nitrous oxide monitoring
- Perform other duties as assigned consistent with training and experience
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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