Dental Assistant: Modern Clinic, Growth & Mentorship

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

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.