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OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$52,404 / year median in Oregon
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4530994Job Title:
Dental AssistantApplication Deadline:
Open Until FilledJob Location:
Klamath FallsDate Posted:
08/17/2026Hours Worked Per Week:
40Shift:
Day ShiftDuration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months SR You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Obtain Contact Information Job SummaryRequired:
- 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
- Dental Radiology and CPR/First Aid certification
- Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, dentists, and team members
- Knowledge of modern office equipment, systems, and procedures
Preferred:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Summary:
Join our team as a Dental Assistant and help us deliver high-quality dental services in a supportive and collaborative environment. This is your opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals, grow your career, and positively impact the lives of our patients.Duties Include:
- Assist the dentist in providing care for patients, treating them with dignity and respect
- Take vital signs and review patient health history, updating as necessary
- Provide initial evaluations for emergency patients and complete medical consults
- Prepare and organize instruments and materials for procedures
- Assist in the transfer of instruments and preparation/delivery of dental materials
- Expose and process x-rays, retaking them when necessary
- Maintain and sterilize dental instruments, equipment, and workspaces to ensure infection control
- Complete and review patient forms, consents, and treatment plans
- Provide patients with postoperative instructions and support
- Perform other duties as assigned, such as cleaning and organizing the clinic Language skill requirement or preference: Able to speak Spanish preferred.