Dental Assistant

Gentle Dental Careers; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentle Dental Careers is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team in Salem, Oregon. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, a signing bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401k plans. Ideal candidates will have a dental assisting certificate and CPR certification, with additional qualifications preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing patient care and community health.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and pharmacy, dental, vision for employees and families

Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance

6 Paid holidays and 2 Paid floating holidays

PTO (80 hours per year for hourly employees)

401k plan and deferred compensation plan

Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)

Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program required.
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification needed.
• Experience and certifications like EFDA and X-Ray are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing dental care to patients.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.
• Manage patient records and scheduling.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program

Valid health care provider CPR/BLS Certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Dental Assistant role at Gentle Dental Careers.

Pay Range of $24 - $28 per hour

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients'.

We offer a signing bonus of $1,500.

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 including Saturday schedules

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 2 Paid floating holidays
• PTO (80 hours per year for hourly employees)
• 401k plan and deferred compensation plan
• Referral Bonuses ($600-$2500 depending on role)

Office Location

• Gentle Dental Lancaster
• 530 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301

Required Qualifications

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

Qualifications That Increase Starting Pay

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care