CDA

Gentle Dental Careers; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Basic life, AD&D, and long-term/short‑

401k plan and deferred compensation

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Gentle Dental is hiring part-time Dental Assistants across our Oregon offices, including McMinnville. Join a team focused on accessible, compassionate patient care and community health.

Requirements include a Dental Assisting certificate and CPR/BLS. Experience with EFDA, X-Ray certification, and bilingual Spanish are a plus and can elevate starting pay. Benefits and team support are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program is required.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification is required.
• EFDA is a plus and may improve starting pay.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with clinical procedures and patient care.
• Maintain sterile environment and prepare instruments for procedures.
• cooperate with team to deliver efficient patient care.

Skills

Dental Assisting

CPR/BLS

EFDA

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program

Tools

X-Ray Certification

RDA (when applicable)

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

Part-Time

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)

Office Locations

Gentle Dental McMinnville
2275 NE 27th
Suite A
McMinnville, OR 97128, USA

Gentle Dental Keizer Kids
3836 River Rd N
Keizer, OR 97303, USA

Gentle Dental Lancaster
530 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301, USA

Required Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
• Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate
• Expanded Functions a plus

Qualifications That Increase Starting Pay

• Experience
• EFDA Cert
• X-Ray Certification
• Bilingual Spanish
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) when applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

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