dental assistant needed in BEND, OR starting March 27, 2025

The Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistant’s primary responsibility will be to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. Assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, and scheduling the patient’s next appointment before they leave the clinic. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Update and maintain client’s dental records

• Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures

• Take and process X-rays of patients

• Schedule patient appointments

• Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene