Traveling Dental Assistant, Specialty - Pedo

InterDent; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Basic life, AD&D, disability insurance

Paid holidays and floating holidays

PTO 80 hours annually

401(k) with company match

In-house continuing education

Childcare support

Wellness programs

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Gentle Dental is seeking a caring Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our pediatric team across three offices. You will help children feel comfortable, assist with procedures, and ensure smooth appointments while building trust with families.

You’ll travel with the team, prepare rooms and instruments, maintain records, and reinforce home-care instructions for families. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; EFDA certification is required.

Qualifications

• A patient, reassuring approach with children and strong communication with families.
• Flexibility and dependability to support a schedule across three offices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Children-focused care

Strong family communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexibility

Education

EFDA - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate/licensure

Job description

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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