Dental Assistant, Ortho
About The Position
At Gentle Dental, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teammates. We value our teammates’ smiles just as much as our patients’ smiles and are looking for a Dental Assistant who is passionate about creating positive experiences and helping patients achieve lifelong oral health. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can grow your skills, work alongside a supportive dental team, and make a meaningful difference in your community, we’d love to meet you. As a Dental Assistant at Gentle Dental, you’ll work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide high-quality, compassionate care. You’ll play an important role in creating an efficient clinical environment while helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.
Requirements
- Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
- Current healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification
- Strong commitment to patient care and service
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced dental environment
Nice To Haves
- Expanded Functions experience or certification is a plus.
- Previous dental assisting experience
- EFDA certification
- X-ray certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential, when applicable
- Bilingual Spanish skills
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
- Support an efficient patient flow and positive clinical experience
- Provide compassionate, attentive support to patients before, during, and after treatment
- Follow infection control, sterilization, and safety protocols
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Take dental X-rays when appropriately certified
- Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment instructions
- Work collaboratively with doctors, hygienists, front office teammates, and other dental assistants
- Provide support at surrounding Gentle Dental offices in the region on an as-needed basis
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
- PTO – 80 hours per year for hourly employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
