Dental Assistant, EFDA

Gentle Dental Careers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading dental practice in Portland as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in patient care and support. Our team is committed to providing excellent service, and we offer competitive benefits including healthcare, PTO, and referral bonuses. This position welcomes entry-level applicants with the required certifications and a desire to help the community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and pharmacy benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401k plan

Referral Bonuses

PTO (80 hours per year)

Qualifications

• Must have EFDA certification and dental assisting program certificate.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Bilingual skills and X-Ray certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental procedures and patient care.
• Ensure infection control and proper patient documentation.
• Communicate effectively with the dental team and patients.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

EFDA Certification

Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program

Job description

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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 Timberland 11805 NW Cedar Falls Drive Suite 101 Portland, OR 97229, 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
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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