Dental Assistant
Job Description
Why Work With Us:
At Tigard Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in creating a workplace that feels good to be part of. Your ideas are valued, your work is appreciated, and your well-being matters. As a small, single dentist practice, we offer a supportive and low-stress environment where you can build real relationships with patients and teammates. We focus on quality care, genuine collaboration, and helping kids feel confident at the dentist. If you're looking to grow with a team that truly cares, we'd love to meet you!
What We’re Looking For:
We’re searching for a friendly, reliable dental assistant who loves working with children and enjoys being part of a small, growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who values a calm and supportive workplace and wants to grow alongside a new practice.
Ideal Qualities:
- Positive, team-oriented, and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable with or eager to learn pediatric dental care
Benefits Include:
- Competitive hourly wage: $30–$35/hour
- Warm, welcoming work environment
- Opportunities for growth as the practice expands
- Working Directly with Owner/Dentist without the headaches of corporate dentistry.
*Hours: *8-20hrs per week Wed-Fri.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Experience:
- Pediatric dentistry: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EFDA Certification (Preferred)
- EFPDA Certification (Coronal Polish) (Preferred)
- Radiology Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Chairside assisting • Teamwork • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Interpersonal skills • Hourly pay • Working with pediatric populations • Radiology • Mid-level • Chairside coronal polishing • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Children • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Patient interaction • In-person • Paid orientation • Pediatric dentistry • EFDA Certification • Communication skills • Radiology Certification
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- 30 - 35 USD hourly (60,000 - 70,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in OR: $56k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 2, 2026
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