Dental Assistant, Specialty - Pediatric
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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 clinical excellence and patient well-being. They are responsible for supporting the dental team and building positive relationships with patients and the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an EFDA certification, a certificate from a dental assisting program, and a valid CPR/BLS certificate. Experience and X-ray certification are preferred qualifications that may increase starting pay.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
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