Traveling Dental Assistant

Gentle Dental; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Pharmacy Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gentle Dental Outreach in Salem, OR, is seeking a Traveling Dental Assistant for a full-time, Tuesday–Friday schedule. You will assist dentists in mobile clinics and traditional offices, prepare rooms, sterilize instruments, and educate patients while traveling across the Mid-Willamette Valley.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment, with pathways to expand access to dental care for underserved communities in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification.
• Ability to travel between multiple care locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during clinical procedures in mobile and clinic settings.
• Prepare treatment rooms and mobile operatories for patient care.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Support patient education and ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Travel between community clinics and the mobile dental van as part of Outreach Team.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teammates to provide efficient, compassionate care.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Sterilization

Infection control

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Dental Assisting certificate

Job description

Gentle Dental Outreach Salem
Salem, OR 97301, USA

Description

Salem and Mid-Willamette Valley, Oregon | Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday

Bring Dental Care Directly to the Communities That Need It Most

Gentle Dental is the preferred provider for Capitol Dental Care, a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving access to quality oral healthcare throughout Oregon.

As a Traveling Dental Assistant, you’ll be part of a specialized outreach team that delivers compassionate, high-quality dental care in both mobile dental clinics and community-based practices throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. Every day offers a new opportunity to serve children, families, seniors, and underserved communities while working alongside an experienced and collaborative clinical team.

If you’re looking for more than a traditional dental assisting role, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

Why Join Our Outreach Team?

• Travel throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley region supporting our state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic and affiliated community dental offices.
• Help expand access to dental care for underserved populations across Oregon.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment where every day is different.
• Be part of a collaborative outreach team committed to improving community health.
• Support a mission that extends beyond the walls of a traditional dental practice.

Our Mission

Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare that improves the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to clinical excellence, we create opportunities for patients to receive quality dental care regardless of where they live.

Schedule

Full-Time
Tuesday – Friday

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during clinical procedures in both mobile and traditional clinic settings.
• Prepare treatment rooms and mobile operatories for patient care.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
• Support patient education and ensure an exceptional patient experience.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Travel between community clinics and the mobile dental van as part of the Outreach Team.
• Collaborate with clinical and operational teammates to provide efficient, compassionate care across multiple locations.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (80 hours annually)

Location

This is a traveling position based in Salem, Oregon, traveling throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley. Team members provide care throughout the local market by supporting both Capitol Dental Care's mobile dental van and affiliated community dental clinics. Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between care locations are essential.

Qualifications

Required

• Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Ability to travel between multiple care locations throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley

Preferred

• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) Certification
• Dental Radiology (X-Ray) Certification
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), where applicable
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Previous experience working in community health, public health, mobile dentistry, or multi-site clinical environments

At Capitol Dental Care, every mile traveled represents another patient receiving the care they deserve. If you’re passionate about serving your community, enjoy variety in your work, and want to be part of a team that’s expanding access to oral healthcare across Oregon, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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