Dental Assistant, Specialty - Pediatric
Listed compensation
$25-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammate’s smile as much as our patient’s smile.
Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and well-being. We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking out innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.
We are hiring immediately for full and part time positions in our dental offices and are seeking teammates who care, listen, and are motivated to help our patients and communities.
Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people in your community!
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Range
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour/DOE
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision (for employees and their families)
- Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 6 Paid holidays and 1 Paid floating holiday
- PTO (80 hours per year for hourly)
- 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
- Referral Bonuses ($600 - $2,500 depending on role)
Office Location
- Gentle Dental Newberg
- 710 E. Foothills Dr
- Suite 710A
- Newberg, OR 97132, USA
Required Qualifications
- EFDA Certification
- Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
- Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate
Qualifications That Increase Starting Pay
- Experience
- X-Ray Certification
- Bilingual a plus
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant will provide exceptional oral healthcare services while focusing on patient care and clinical excellence. They will support the dental team in a pediatric specialty setting to enhance the quality of patients' lives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an EFDA certification, a certificate from a dental assisting program, and a valid CPR/BLS certificate. Additional qualifications such as X-ray certification and bilingual skills are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $55k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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