Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Dental Assistant Job Description

We’re looking for a dedicated and professional Dental Assistant to join our team. This role provides essential chairside support to our Doctors and Hygienists while helping ensure every patient enjoys a smooth, positive experience throughout their visit.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside support to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting, patient education, and operatory setup and cleanup
• Deliver an outstanding patient experience at every stage of the appointment
• Take and process dental X‑rays as directed by the Dentist
• Enter treatment plans and maintain patient records under the Dentist’s guidance
• Perform sterilization of instruments, equipment, and operatories
• Educate patients on oral health and preventive care
• Collaborate with the entire team to support daily practice operations

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team focused on providing high‑quality dental care. This role requires comfort with dental software, sterilization procedures, and maintaining a professional appearance to ensure a welcoming environment for our patients.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32000.00 - $40000.00 / yr.

401k, vision, dental, medical, holiday, pto

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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