Dental Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Dental Assistant

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-35643
Position Category: Dental
Job Type: AFSCME union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: School of Dentistry, Hospital Dental Services
Posting Salary Range: $25.33 - $34.26, Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday
Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
HR Mission: Academics
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

At OHSU's School of Dentistry, we strive to make an impact in our community by delivering excellence in our dental care facilities, utilizing cutting-edge technologies while enhancing the knowledge of our inclusive dental professionals and leaders. We value each and every one of our professionals by providing a welcoming work environment and industry leading benefits. The Hospital Dental Services (HDS) dental assistant functions under the direct supervision of the faculty provider, providing assistance for the faculty provider, dental students, and residents in all areas of the hospital dental department. Hospital Dental Services has three defined programs, pediatrics, adult dentistry, and oral surgery. Hospital Dental Services (HDS) provides care for medically fragile and special needs patients. Dental Assistants in the department assist in both the clinic and the operating room.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program OR
• One year of experience as a chair side Dental Assistant
• Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions
• Current valid American Heart Association issued Basic Life Support (BLS) card required for all positions
• Must have worked as a dental assistant within the last 5 years (If qualifying with experience)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation