Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

*Newport, OR *

$24.00–$28.00/hour | Benefits | Full-Time | Tuesday–Friday

We believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. As a privately owned practice, we provide personalized, high-quality dentistry in a warm, welcoming environment where patients are treated like family.

We're looking for a professional, compassionate dental assistant who enjoys building lasting relationships with patients. Our practice serves many long-time patients and a large senior population, so kindness, patience, and excellent communication are essential. We value professionalism in every interaction and strive to create a respectful, positive experience for every patient.

EFDA certification is preferred, but we're happy to sponsor EFDA training and testing for the right candidate after they've become an established member of our team.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented
• Professional with patients and coworkers
• Comfortable caring for seniors and building patient relationships
• Committed to high-quality dentistry and attention to detail
• Someone who values a positive, respectful workplace

Compensation & Benefits

$24.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience.

Our benefits include:

• Four-day work week (Tuesday–Friday)
• Paid vacation separate from state-mandated sick time*
• Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day**
• 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution after 1,000 hours, regardless of your contribution
• Dental care for you and your household
• EFDA sponsorship for the right candidate
• Scrubs (Figs) and shoes provided with weekly laundering and pressing
• Stocked break room

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a practice that values integrity, professionalism, and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

All inquiries and applications are confidential.

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*Additional Scheduling Flexibility

We recognize the importance of career longevity, physical wellness, and preventing burnout in the dental field.

While we do not have a formal policy for extended _unpaid l_eave, we are often able to accommodate pre-scheduled unpaid time off throughout the year with advance planning and scheduling coordination. This flexibility may allow for additional time away from work beyond traditional paid time off benefits.

***Holiday Office Hours and Closures *

We typically close the office for one week around the Christmas holiday. We also typically work only a ½ day the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and we are closed the Friday after Thanksgiving (this means we close the office Thursday - Monday at Thanksgiving)

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EFDA Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Chairside assisting • Customer communication • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Dental assisting • Hourly pay • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Full-time • Working with seniors • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Older adults • Uniform allowance • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • EFDA Certification • Entry level • Retirement plan • Paid sick time