Dental Assistant in Training

Launch Your Dental Assisting Career With Us
Are you ready to start your dental assisting career in a patient-centered, supportive, and growth-focused environment? Join our team and receive paid, hands-on training while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

About Us:

Our rapidly growing, privately owned, and managed dental practice in Grants Pass, OR, is seeking a highly motivated, friendly, and energetic individual to train as a dental assistant and help us care for our wonderful patients. We're excited to offer this opportunity to someone who embodies our values of Kindness, Ambition, Adaptability, Positivity, Collaboration, and Integrity. Our team is focused on helping patients understand the importance of long-term oral health—so they can live longer, happier lives.

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to jumpstart their career as a Dental Assistant but hasn't been able to enroll in a dental assisting course due to time or financial constraints. We provide hands-on training for individuals with little or no dental experience, making this the perfect way to launch your career

We are NOT an OHP contracted office.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Clear pathways for advancement, with supported development into new roles.
• Various internal certification opportunities to encourage ongoing learning and professional growth.
• A comprehensive orientation and onboarding process to ensure confidence, support, and long-term success.
• Stable hours unaffected by provider vacations or schedule fluctuations.

How You'll Help Our Patients Live Longer, Happier Lives:

• Welcome patients, help them feel comfortable, and prepare them for procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside during examinations and treatments.
• Review and update patient dental records as needed.
• Provide instruments and materials to the dentist during procedures.
• Sterilize, disinfect, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Organize and prepare instrument trays for upcoming procedures.
• Educate patients on postoperative care and promote good oral health habits.

Who We're Looking For:

Availability:

• Able to work shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., including some Saturdays (no Sundays). Please apply only if you meet this availability.

Professional Skills and Competencies:

• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to multitask while effectively managing time and priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Dependable, demonstrating reliability and a high level of professionalism.

Preferred, but not required:

• Working knowledge of Open Dental
• EFDA and Oregon X ray certified
• High school diploma or equivalent

Please apply via this listing. We look forward to meeting you

Candidates must successfully complete a background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Open Door Dental is an at-will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities but provides a general overview of the role's scope and function within the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings