Pediatric Dental Assistant

Positions in our Dental Offices; Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard (OR, OR, OR); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and pharmacy insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO (hours)

401(k) with match

CE funding

Childcare support

Wellness programs

Referral bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Gentle Dental is seeking a caring Pediatric Dental Assistant to travel with our pediatric team across three offices in Oregon. You’ll support children during visits, build trust with families, and help the schedule run smoothly while maintaining a welcoming, reassuring presence.

This full-time role requires EFDA certification, strong communication with families, and optional bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Formación

• EFDA certification or licensure is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Travel with the pediatric dental team to three offices according to the schedule.
• Assist with pediatric dental procedures and help appointments run smoothly.
• Create a welcoming, positive experience for children, including anxious patients.
• Help parents understand home-care instructions and reinforce oral hygiene habits.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; maintain sterilization procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with teams for continuity of care.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Pediatric dentistry experience

Educación

EFDA certificate

RDA accreditation

Descripción del empleo

Full-time | Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Help little smiles grow—with a team that values yours.

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles. We’re looking for a caring, dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to travel with our pediatric team across three offices.

In this role, you’ll work alongside the team to help children feel comfortable, build trust with families, and deliver exceptional dental care. If you enjoy working with kids, collaborating with teammates, and bringing a calm, encouraging presence to each appointment, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Travel with the pediatric dental team to three offices according to the team’s schedule.

Assist with pediatric dental procedures and help appointments run smoothly.

Create a welcoming, positive experience for children, including patients who may feel anxious about dental care.

Help parents and caregivers understand home‑care instructions and reinforce healthy oral hygiene habits.

Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; complete sterilization and infection‑control procedures.

Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with office teams to support continuity of care.

Requirements

EFDA - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate / licensure

• A patient, reassuring approach with children and strong communication skills with families.

Flexibility and dependability to support a schedule across three offices.

Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay

Relevant dental assisting experience, particularly in pediatrics.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation.

Pay Range

• $30+ per hour, depending on experience

Full‑time employees are eligible for:

Medical and pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage options for employees and their families.

Basic life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance.

Six paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.

80 hours of PTO annually for hourly employees.

A 401(k) plan with company match.

In‑house continuing education and funding for outside continuing education.

Benefits that support childcare needs.

Wellness programs.

Referral bonuses of $600–$2,500, depending on the role.

Join Gentle Dental and help make dental visits a positive experience for children and families in your community.

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