Starting wage from $26.82 to $36.48 per hour, depending on experience.

The dental assistant prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Working under the supervision of a dentist, the dental assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act. The dental assistant must be proficient in coronal polishing and sealant placement. The dental assistant must have excellent communication skills, be able to council our patients in postoperative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.

Dental Assistant certifications based on state requirements.

Job Qualifications

Company Overview

We provide:

• A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.

• Excellent benefits including:

• Paid time off

• 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurances

• Tuition reimbursement

• A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity.

• Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.

• Thorough employee orientation and onboarding.

We are:

• A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years.

• Dental insurance + providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.

• Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes.

Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

The dental assistant prepares and maintains instruments, equipment, and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Working under the supervision of a dentist, the dental assistant performs all aspects of four-handed dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state’s dental practice act. The dental assistant must be proficient in coronal polishing and sealant placement. The dental assistant must have excellent communication skills, be able to council our patients in postoperative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.

Dental Assistant certifications based on state requirements.