full-time 8 hours ago
Dental Assistant
Dr.Martha Rich, DMD
833 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
25 - 28/hr
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Job Description
Join Our Team!
Are you a compassionate, dependable dental assistant who enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for? Are you looking for a supportive, team-oriented practice where your contributions are valued and work-life balance matters?
We may be the office you're looking for!
About Our Practice
Samuel T. Wells, DMD is a small, privately owned general dentistry practice in downtown Portland, Oregon. Our team is dedicated to providing individualized, comprehensive dental care while building lasting relationships with our patients.
We value open communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative environment where everyone feels heard, supported, and appreciated.
The Position
We're looking for a positive, motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a small practice where teamwork and flexibility are essential.
While previous chairside experience is strongly preferred, we're also open to candidates who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance during restorative, surgical, and hygiene procedures
Take and process dental radiographs
Prepare treatment rooms and maintain proper sterilization and infection control protocols
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas
Prepare accurate clinical chart notes for provider review
Provide warm, professional, and compassionate patient care
Assist with scheduling, patient check-in/out, payment collection, inventory, and other administrative tasks as needed
Skills
Previous dental assisting experience strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
EFDA certification not required
Dental radiography and CPR/BLS certifications preferred; willingness to obtain necessary certifications as applicable
What We Offer
Competitive medical and dental benefits available after 90 days of employment
401(k) retirement plan
On-site parking
Paid vacation and sick time
Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with Fridays off
A welcoming, supportive team environment
A strong commitment to mutual respect and work-life balance
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a patient-centered practice that values teamwork, mutual respect, and quality care, we'd love to hear from you!
When responding to this posting, please include your résumé and brief responses to the following questions:
What interests you about joining our practice?
What do you enjoy most about working in dentistry?
What are you looking for in your next position?
What is motivating you to explore a new opportunity?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Are you a compassionate, dependable dental assistant who enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and cared for? Are you looking for a supportive, team-oriented practice where your contributions are valued and work-life balance matters?
We may be the office you're looking for!
About Our Practice
Samuel T. Wells, DMD is a small, privately owned general dentistry practice in downtown Portland, Oregon. Our team is dedicated to providing individualized, comprehensive dental care while building lasting relationships with our patients.
We value open communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative environment where everyone feels heard, supported, and appreciated.
The Position
We're looking for a positive, motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a small practice where teamwork and flexibility are essential.
While previous chairside experience is strongly preferred, we're also open to candidates who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn
Responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance during restorative, surgical, and hygiene procedures
Take and process dental radiographs
Prepare treatment rooms and maintain proper sterilization and infection control protocols
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical areas
Prepare accurate clinical chart notes for provider review
Provide warm, professional, and compassionate patient care
Assist with scheduling, patient check-in/out, payment collection, inventory, and other administrative tasks as needed
Skills
Previous dental assisting experience strongly preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
EFDA certification not required
Dental radiography and CPR/BLS certifications preferred; willingness to obtain necessary certifications as applicable
What We Offer
Competitive medical and dental benefits available after 90 days of employment
401(k) retirement plan
On-site parking
Paid vacation and sick time
Consistent Monday–Thursday schedule with Fridays off
A welcoming, supportive team environment
A strong commitment to mutual respect and work-life balance
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a patient-centered practice that values teamwork, mutual respect, and quality care, we'd love to hear from you!
When responding to this posting, please include your résumé and brief responses to the following questions:
What interests you about joining our practice?
What do you enjoy most about working in dentistry?
What are you looking for in your next position?
What is motivating you to explore a new opportunity?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Free parking
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Teamwork
• Medical scheduling
• Attention to detail
• Medical scheduling
• Attention to detail
About Dr.Martha Rich, DMD
Dr. Martha Rich, DMD and Dr. Sam Wells provide health-centered, comprehensive dental care in a warm, safe, and nurturing Portland environment. The practice emphasizes collaborative treatment planning that respects each patient’s clinical needs, personal priorities, and whole-body health. Their team focuses on compassionate, long-term care spanning preventive, restorative, cosmetic, periodontal, orthodontic, and TMD-related services.