Dental Assistant - Springfield Kids' Dentist - Springfield, OR

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Springfield, OR

Job Description

Springfield Kids' Dentist is looking for both full-time and part-time Dental Assistants to join our dedicated and friendly team! If you love working with children and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we provide a supportive and dynamic workplace where you can grow your skills and make a real difference in our patients’ lives.
Why Work With Us?
We offer the chance to expand your expertise in pediatric dental care, with hands-on experience in coronal polishing, sedation, orthodontics, and surgical procedures. We invite you to shadow our team and experience firsthand the vibrant, supportive environment at our clinic!
Responsibilities:

Assist with pediatric dental procedures, including sedation, orthodontics, coronal polishing, and surgical support
Provide exceptional chair-side care, ensuring our young patients feel safe and comfortable
Work closely with the team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their families

Qualifications:

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
Sealant Certification and CPR Certification required
Experience with Eaglesoft is a plus, but not required
Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred for assisting with translations for Spanish-speaking families
Must follow CDC and OHA COVID-19 guidelines
Compassionate, gentle, and excellent at building rapport with young patients and their families
Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits & Compensation:
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 7:30am- 5:30pm

Flexible Hours: Full-time (5 days) or part-time (3-4 days) available
Competitive Hourly Rate based on experience
Medical Insurance with great coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO), plus additional time earned with tenure
Monthly Team Bonuses
401(k) with employer match
In-house Dental Benefits for staff and their children

Please apply to this post with your resume. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:

On-the-job training
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
No weekends

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

EFDA Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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