Job Listing ID:

4563085

Job Title:

Dental Assistant-Advanced

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

09/04/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift

Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part 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 Summary Dental Assistant-Advanced US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-41227

Position Category:

Dental

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

School of Dentistry

Posting Salary Range:

$28.57

•$38.64, 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) department's working location is nestled in Portland's beautiful OHSU Marquam Hill Campus. Function/Duties of Position 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.

Travel:

Continuing education may require attendance at workshops or seminars. Ability to take the tram between Robertson Life Science Building (South Waterfront) and Marquam Hill campus required. The Hospital Dental Services (HDS) dental assistant advanced 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. Schedule varies for clinic/OR days. Employee works a 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM (8 hour shifts, rotating through all services GPR, OMS, PEDs, and Operating Rooms in DCH, SOR, and CHH).

Environmental exposures:

Blood, bodily fluids, needle sticks, nitrous oxide, scalpel cuts and minimum radiation. Required Qualifications Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program AND two years' experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty OR

Three years' experience as a chair side Dental Assistant in an Advanced Specialty

Certification by the Oregon State Board of Dentistry for Radiological Proficiency required for all positions

BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled in an OHSU training course and will be required to complete the course during the onboarding process

Must have worked as a den Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI286878911

Dental Assistants

Access our Statewide and Regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.

Compensation

Not Provided

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A