Dental Assistant

A Kidz Dental Zone is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in The Dalles, OR!

Are you passionate about creating positive dental experiences for kids? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference in children’s lives while working alongside specialists in pediatric dentistry, we’d love to meet you!

 

Key Details:

• Pay: $18-$26.36 per hour, Depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; 401k with matching and holiday pay after 1 year of employment, plus bonus potential.
• Location: 1935 E 19th St Suite 200, The Dalles, OR 97058
• Schedule: Full time Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week with shifts typically running between 5:00am and 5:00pm, depending on the day. This role also includes rotating on-call shifts.

 

Who We Are: At A Kidz Dental Zone, our motto is Happy Kids, Healthy Smiles, for a Lifetime! Our doctors are specialists in pediatric dentistry and use state-of-the-art technology to provide exceptional care. We’ve created a fun, welcoming environment where kids feel comfortable and families feel supported.

To learn more, check out our website: https://www.akidzdentalzone.com/

 

Who You Are:

You’re an enthusiastic and compassionate dental assistant who loves working chairside with doctors to educate and engage patients. You take pride in creating positive experiences for children and families and enjoy being part of a collaborative, upbeat team.

Other qualifications include:

• Current Oregon Radiology Certification
• Effective communication skills with patients, parents, and team members
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification, preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

 

What You’ll Do:
As a Dental Assistant, you’ll work chairside with the dentist to promote good dental and general health through education and patient interaction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing patients for treatment and ensuring comfort
• Taking x-rays and intraoral photos
• Performing visual exams, prophylaxis, and polishing restorations
• Applying sealants and fluoride treatments
• Assisting with restorative procedures and mixing filling compounds
• Taking impressions for dental work
• Communicating with parents/guardians about treatment and oral health

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A supportive, family-focused team environment
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education
• Consistent hours and a fun, fast-paced atmosphere

A Kidz Dental Zone is committed to maintaining a drug-free and safe workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in its health programs and activities.