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Dental Assistant / EFDA preferred

Roots Dental
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job description

We are excited to be hiring at Roots Dental. We are looking for someone to join our team to help grow our practice and provide exceptional care of our patients.

Four day work week which gives you a three day weekend every week. No Weekends or Late nights.

Desired Skills:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of Accredited Dental Assisting Program or equivalent.
  • Expanded Functions (EFDA) Certificate preferred.
  • Two years dental office experience preferred (not required)
  • X-Ray certification required.
  • Open Dental Experience (not required)
  • Strong organizational and detail orientation skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
  • Ability to come into work on time and on a daily basis.
  • Maintain confidentiality and project a professional business image.

CDA/RDA License Required:

  • Yes

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
  • Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
  • Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
  • Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
  • People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
  • Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Matching
  • PTO
  • Holiday pay
  • Bonus Structure
  • Life insurance

Treatment we offer in our office: Fillings, Crown and Bridges, Root Canals, Extractions, Implants including full arch implant therapy, Clear Correct aligners

Technology: Digital x-ray sensors, Trios 3D scanner, CBCT, intraoral cameras, Dental Diode Lasers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30

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