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Dental Assistant
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- Medford, Oregon
Location: Medford Practice
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 4-10 & 3-10 Hour Shifts
Expected Hiring Range: $23.00 to $36.00 per Hour
Position Summary
With emphasis on patient comfort and satisfaction, provide the dentist, hygienist, denturist or other provider with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient. Perform all dental procedures permitted consistent with the applicable state laws and regulations.
Essential Position Functions
- Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring our patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
- Work 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.
- Must possess excellent communication skills, be able to counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.
- Take and develop dental radiographs.
- Ask about the patient’s medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
- Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
- Clean and sterilize all instruments used. These procedures are done in accordance with Company policies and OSHA/WISHA regulations described in the protocol manual.
- Maintain clean and organized sterilization area.
- Wear protective clothing, gloves, masks and eyewear.
- Strict adherence to Willamette Dental’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes, but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.
- Flexibility to travel to other WD locations within a reasonable range as described in our Travel Policy as needed based on business need.
- Reliable and predictable attendance is essential. Willamette Dental cannot efficiently provide services to our members and patients without our employees being at work at their scheduled work time.
Education and Experience
Required: High School Diploma or GED and credentials to function as a Dental Assistant per state requirements. Desired: Graduation from an ADA accredited dental assisting program and/or an EFDA.
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations
- Holds appropriate credentials per state regulations.
- In Oregon – current Oregon certification for Dental Radiology Proficiency.
- Oregon EFDA (Expanded Function Dental Assistant) within 180 days of hire.
- Sealant certification.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Compensation
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.
Company Benefits
Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company’s PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law. Employees in part-time roles working less than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis.
Physical Requirements
The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.
Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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).
About Willamette Dental
Hospitals and Health Care
At Willamette Dental, we believe that true wellness starts with your mouth. For 55 years, we’ve embraced a patient-first philosophy prioritizing quality over profit, championing whole-body, long-term oral health through research-driven standards, and a commitment to collaboration—with providers and patients alike. We set out to do something different with a model that allows every patient to receive the care they need. We aim for all patients to leave our offices healthier, happier, and with every reason to smile.
- Employees
- 859
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
Dental Assistant Jobs in the United States
Browse dental assistant jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Aspendental, MB2 Dental, Dental Care Alliance and others. Listings that show pay range from $40,000 to $63,000 a year. As a Dental Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting dentists by performing clinical and administrative tasks. In addition to assisting during patient procedures and providing chairside support, you are responsible for preparing dental materials, taking x-rays, sterilizing instruments, maintaining patient records, and ensuring the clinic's cleanliness. The demand for dental assistants is expected to grow due to the increasing focus on oral health. The yearly salary range for Dental Assistants varies based on experience and location, typically ranging from $30,000 to $50,000. To excel in this role, consider learning skills such as dental software, patient care, infection control, and dental terminology. Dental Assistants enjoy a rewarding career helping patients maintain their oral health and well-being.
Hiring snapshot
Based on the 300 most recent dental assistant listings
- 300
- listings analysed
- $47,000
- median listed pay
- 0%
- remote
- 167
- posted in the last week
Employers hiring now
Where the openings are
- Houston, TX5
- Huntington, NY3
- Eastman, GA3
- Dallas, TX3
- San Francisco, CA3
- Sandy, UT3
Listed pay
87 listings show a salary
- $40,000–$63,000
- range
- $47,000
- median
- ~$23/hr
- hourly
Work arrangement
100% on-site
79% full-time · 12% other · 6% part-time
Experience level
71% entry level23% senior level5% mid level
Common job titles
- Dental Assistant · 208
- Registered Dental Assistant · 17
- Dental Assistant I · 7
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant · 6
- Lead Dental Assistant · 6
- Orthodontic Dental Assistant · 5
- Expanded Duties Dental Assistant · 3
- Lead Registered Dental Assistant · 3
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