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full-time 11 days ago

Temporary Dental Assistant Position

Stonebrook Family Dental, LLC

2236 Pacific Avenue, Forest Grove, OR 97116
23 - 28/hr

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Job Description

Temporary Dental Assistant
Pay: $23.00–$28.00 per hour
Position length: Approximately 2–3 months
Work location: In person
Position Overview
We are looking for a dependable, energetic Temporary Dental Assistant to join our friendly and fast-paced dental team. In this paid temporary role, you will work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide excellent patient care and help each day run smoothly.

This is a great opportunity for an assistant who enjoys variety, values teamwork, and wants to strengthen their skills in general, pediatric, restorative, endodontic, and prosthodontic procedures.

Responsibilities
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
Provide chairside assistance using four-handed dentistry techniques
Take high-quality dental radiographs while following proper safety and infection-control protocols
Review and document patient medical histories and vital signs
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in the practice-management system
Assist with intraoral scanning and other digital imaging as needed
Follow sterilization, aseptic, and infection-prevention procedures
Help maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment
Provide patients with clear post-treatment and preventive-care instructions
Occasionally assist with scheduling, answering patient questions, or other front-office needs
Qualifications
Previous dental assisting experience is strongly preferred
Familiarity with common general dentistry procedures and dental terminology
Current dental radiology certification or applicable training is preferred
Strong understanding of sterilization and infection-control standards
Experience with dental practice-management or electronic record systems is helpful
Experience working with children is a plus
Comfortable learning and using digital dental technology
Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
A professional, compassionate, and team-oriented approach to patient care
We are proud of the supportive and welcoming environment we have created for both our patients and our team. If you are dependable, eager to contribute, and passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, we would be happy to hear from you.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Medical scheduling
• Dental terminology
• Experience working with children
• Teamwork
• Autoclaving

About Stonebrook Family Dental, LLC

Stonebrook Family Dental in Forest Grove provides modern dentistry with a gentle chairside manner. Dr. Robert McCullough and his team are dedicated to building genuine relationships with families. They offer quality cosmetic, preventive, and restorative care to residents of Forest Grove and surrounding communities.