Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dental Associates; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern facilities

Mentorship opportunities

Meaningful clinical work

Job summary

Pediatric Dental Associates in Salem, OR seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join a patient-centered team. You will greet patients, assist during visits, take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, and maintain a clean, sterile treatment area to ensure high-quality care.

We value collaboration with doctors and staff, modern facilities, and opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a diverse clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• Strong problem solving and quick learning capabilities.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfortable with charting, records and scheduling software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized with dental terminology knowledge.

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.

Skills

Quick learner

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

Effective communication

Organized

Education

Active dental assistant license/registration

Tools

Charting software

Scheduling software

Record-keeping 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
• 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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