Pediatric Dental Assistant

InterDent Service Corporation • Beaverton, OR

18d • $30

About The Position

Gentle Dental is seeking a caring and dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to travel with its pediatric team across three offices. The assistant will work alongside the team to help children feel comfortable, build trust with families, and support the delivery of exceptional dental care. The role suits someone who enjoys working with children, collaborating with teammates, and bringing a calm, encouraging presence to appointments. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position offers a $500 signing bonus and pay of $30 or more per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• EFDA - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate or licensure.
• A valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS certificate.
• A patient, reassuring approach with children and strong communication skills with families.
• Flexibility and dependability to support a schedule across three offices.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant dental assisting experience, particularly in pediatrics.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation.

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.

Benefits

• $500 signing bonus.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed