Dental Assistant

Positions in our Dental Offices • Springfield, OR

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Gentle Dental Springfield is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to join a team that works hard, supports one another, and genuinely cares about creating a great experience for every patient who walks through the door. We know Dental Assistants are at the heart of a great dental office. You keep the day moving, help patients feel comfortable, support your doctor, and somehow manage to be three steps ahead when everyone else is still figuring out step one. If you’re looking for a team where your skills are appreciated, your contributions matter, and you have the opportunity to keep learning and growing, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
• Valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Previous dental assisting experience
• EFDA certification
• X-ray certification
• Bilingual Spanish skills
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), when applicable

Responsibilities

• Keep the day moving
• Help patients feel comfortable
• Support your doctor
• Be three steps ahead
• Assist with procedures
• Help an anxious patient relax
• Keep the doctor and schedule moving
• Notice what needs to happen next
• Make sure patients leave feeling like they were genuinely cared for

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy coverage
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 paid holidays plus 2 paid floating holidays
• 80 hours of PTO per year for hourly employees
• 401(k) and deferred compensation plans
• Employee referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on the role

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree