Dental Assistant
Klamath Health Partnership - Klamath Falls, OR
Pay Range: $25.00-$35.00 per hour DOE
Now Hiring Multiple Dental Assistants!
Join a growing dental team serving our community. Competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to make a real difference in patients'' lives every day.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day
Klamath Health Partnership (KHP) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the communities of Southern Oregon. Our dental team plays a vital role in improving the health and lives of the patients we serve.
We''re seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care, enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, and wants to be part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and community impact.
Whether you''re an experienced Dental Assistant or looking to grow your career in community health, we''d love to hear from you.
Why Join KHP?
- Competitive pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour DOE
- Supportive and collaborative dental team
- Meaningful work serving the local community
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Excellent benefits package
- Stable, mission-driven organization
Essential Responsibilities
As a Dental Assistant, you will:
- Assist dentists during examinations and procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and dental materials for patient care.
- Obtain and update patient health histories and vital signs as appropriate.
- Expose and process dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations.
- Maintain sterilization protocols and infection prevention standards.
- Assist with emergency and urgent dental visits.
- Review and complete patient documentation, consents, and treatment plans.
- Provide patients with oral health education and post-operative instructions.
- Ensure operatories and clinical areas remain clean, organized, and stocked.
- Support providers and team members in delivering exceptional patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum one (1) year of Dental Assistant experience preferred.
- Current Oregon Dental Radiology Certification.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Ability to maintain credentialing and privileging requirements, including successful completion of all background checks, immunization requirements, and licensure/certification verification.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Preferred
- Experience working in a community health center, public health, or high-volume dental setting.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Benefits
KHP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, mission-driven workplace culture
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and team members.
- Sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
- Use hands and fingers for clinical and administrative tasks.
- Lift and move supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Maintain visual acuity, including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color recognition, and focus adjustment.
Klamath Health Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.