Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dentive; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible 4 or 5 day work week

Job summary

Great Grins for Kids in Oregon City seeks a positive, dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our caring team. This full-time position offers a flexible 4 or 5 day work week and opportunities to support children's oral health in a welcoming setting.

We prioritize comfort and safety during visits, require current X-ray certification, and value teamwork, reliability, and excellent patient care to support families.

Qualifications

• One year of dental assisting experience required.
• Current X-ray certification required.
• Pediatric dental experience preferred.
• EFDA certification is a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and professional.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Enjoys working with children and families.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to assist at either office location when needed.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible 4 or 5 day workweek
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Meaningful opportunity to improve children's oral health

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments
• Take diagnostic dental X-rays
• Help children feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visits
• Educate patients and parents about oral hygiene
• Maintain complete and accurate patient records
• Contribute to an organized, professional, and team-oriented environment

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Punctuality

Organization

Professionalism

Job description

Great Grins for Kids is seeking apositive, dependable, and compassionate Pediatric Dental Assistants to join our team in Oregon City.

These full-time positions offer a flexible 4 or 5 day work week. We are looking for caring professionals who are passionate about helping children feel safe and comfortable while providing exceptional care to our patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments


• Take diagnostic dental X-rays


• Help children feel comfortable and at ease throughout their visits


• Educate patients and parents about oral hygiene


• Maintain complete and accurate patient records


• Contribute to an organized, professional, and team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• At least one year of dental assisting experience required


• Current X-ray certification required


• Pediatric dental experience preferred


• EFDA certification is a plus but not required


• Excellent communication and patient-care skills


• Dependable, punctual, organized, and professional


• Positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Enjoys working with children and families


• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team


• Flexibility to assist at either office location when needed


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Flexible 4 or 5 day workweek


• Supportive and welcoming team environment


• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance


• Meaningful opportunity to improve children's oral health

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