Dental Assistant - Weekdays, Senior Care Impact

Spa Creek; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Impactful work

Weekday schedule

Competitive pay

Job summary

Spa Creek is hiring a Dental Assistant to support compassionate care for residents in senior living communities. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities, and competitive compensation in a supportive team environment.

You will assist the dentist, prepare rooms and materials, and ensure patient comfort while maintaining strict infection control and accurate charting.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Current Dental Assistant certification or registration as required by state.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with elderly patients and families.
• Dependable, organized and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during patient treatment and procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments and materials.
• Ensure patient comfort before, during and after treatment.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Assist with charting and documentation as needed.
• Provide compassionate and professional patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Compassionate care

Team player

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Job description

Spa Creek is hiring a Dental Assistant to support compassionate care for residents in senior living communities. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities, and competitive compensation in a supportive team environment.

You will assist the dentist, prepare rooms and materials, and ensure patient comfort while maintaining strict infection control and accurate charting.