Job Description
Dental Assistant – Downtown Portland
Full-Time
At Gentle Dental, our Dental Assistants are an important part of the patient experience and the clinical team. We’re looking for a dependable, caring Dental Assistant who enjoys working with people, supporting their team, and helping create a positive experience for every patient who walks through the door.
Our Downtown Portland office offers the opportunity to join an established team with the resources, training, and support of a larger dental organization while still building strong relationships with your patients and coworkers.
At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with great teams. We are committed to providing accessible, lifelong oral healthcare and creating an environment where our teammates can continue learning, growing, and making a difference in their communities.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications:
Certificate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program
Current CPR/BLS certification
Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay:
Previous dental assisting experience
X-Ray Certification
Expanded Functions certification
Bilingual Spanish
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Parking provided
401(k) and retirement program
In-house continuing education
Consistent scheduling
Benefits that support childcare needs
Wellness programs
Office Location
Gentle Dental Downtown Portland
1050 SW 6th Ave, Suite 222
Portland, OR 97204
If you’re looking for a dental assisting role where you can grow your skills, be part of a supportive team, and make a meaningful difference for patients every day, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and come grow with Gentle Dental!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, OR |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Website | https://www.gentledental.com/ |
About Company
As an industry leader, Gentle Dental & Family provides a large network of resources, including an experienced practice management staff, cutting edge technology, and outstanding benefits to help our affiliated dentists and employees grow in their careers. With 180+ affiliated dental offices serving over one million patients each year, Gentle Dental & Family provides high-quality comprehensive care including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontic and oral surgery. Headquartered in Inglewood California and Vancouver Washington with practices in 8 western states under the brands Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers Dental, Affordable Dental Care, Capitol Dental and Dedicated Dental.
Gentle Dental has delivered high quality care with a personal touch for over 30 years. We have the resources you need to achieve true personal and career success. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company.
We'll handle the details, you focus on your patients, let's practice together.
We build relationships for life:
Our Vision:
Lifelong relationships with teammates, patients and communities built on trust.
Our Mission:
Attract and develop the most committed and passionate dental professionals in the industry to deliver legendary patient experience and clinical excellence.
Our Brand Promise:
We make patients feel valued, respected, and as important as family. We ensure they are well informed and can trust us to maintain and improve their oral health and overall well-being.
Our Values:
Legendary Service
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Team
Continuous Improvement
Skills
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