Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dental Associates; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern facilities

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

Pediatric Dental Associates in Albany, OR is seeking a friendly dental assistant to support patient care and clinical operations. You will greet patients, take radiographs, prepare rooms, and document procedures while maintaining a clean, patient-centered environment.

The ideal candidate has an active dental assistant license, at least 6 months of experience, CPR/BLS, and strong communication skills to collaborate with doctors, staff, and families in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Active dental assistant license/registration as required by state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Strong problem solving skills
• Professionalism and confidentiality
• Comfort with charting/records/scheduling software
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Organized with dentistry terminology knowledge

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after appointments
• Take and process radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient-centered working environment

Skills

Experience as dental assistant

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Professionalism and integrity

Charting/records software

Organized and dentistry knowledge

Education

Dental assistant license/registration

Tools

Dental charting software

Job description

Join a dental practice built on excellent patient care, strong teamwork, and a culture that supports every member of the team. This role is central to the patient experience, and thrives on collaboration with doctors and staff to deliver a consistently positive visit for every patient.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients before, during, and after their appointment
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment
• Document dental care services by charting patient records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, patient centered working environment

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant
• CPR or BLS certification
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Comfortable with software used for charting, records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Modern facilities and advanced technology
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• A diverse patient base and meaningful clinical work

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