Traveling Dental Assistant
About The Position
Traveling Dental Assistant – Capitol Dental Care Outreach Team 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.
Requirements
- Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program
- Current CPR/BLS Certification
- Ability to travel between multiple care locations throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel between care locations are essential.
Nice To Haves
- 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
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.
Benefits
- 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)
- Six Paid Holidays plus Two Floating Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonuses ($600–$2,500)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
