Job Description

Salary: $47,840 - 54,080 per year Requirements:

• Current Oregon Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) or Expanded Functions Preventive Dental Assistant (EFPDA) certification
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and compassion when working with children
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical setting
• Pediatric dental assisting experience, X-ray certification as applicable, and English-Spanish bilingual skills may increase starting pay

• Assist pediatric dentists with examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Help children feel comfortable and supported during visits
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Take radiographs and other diagnostic records as permitted by Oregon regulations
• Educate children and parents about oral hygiene and preventive dental care
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, and safety protocols
• Work with the clinical team to support efficient care and a positive office experience

• Support

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Were seeking a compassionate, energetic Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team at Gentle Dental Albany Childrens in Albany, Oregon. This is a part-time role paying $23–$26 per hour, depending on experience. We value positive dental experiences for children and families and offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment with experienced providers, opportunities to develop clinical skills, a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Assistance Program, basic life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage, and an employee referral bonus program.

last updated 42 week of 2026

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