This is a great opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys a faster-paced clinical environment, has an interest in oral surgery and extractions, or wants the opportunity to grow their skills while working closely with an experienced doctor. Experience assisting with extractions or oral surgery is a plus, but we're also interested in experienced Dental Assistants who are excited to learn and grow their surgical skills.

Dental Assistant – Exodontics | Medford, OR

Full-Time | $25–$28/hour | $750 Signing Bonus

Looking to take your Dental Assisting skills into a more surgical setting?

Gentle Dental Northgate in Medford is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant to work alongside our Exodontist, a dentist focused on tooth extractions and surgical procedures.

This is a great opportunity for a Dental Assistant who enjoys a faster-paced clinical environment, has an interest in oral surgery and extractions, or wants the opportunity to grow their skills while working closely with an experienced doctor.

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates’ smiles as much as our patients’ smiles. Our teams are committed to providing exceptional, lifelong oral healthcare while creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and have opportunities to grow.

If you’re looking for a specialized Dental Assistant role where you can build your surgical skills, we’d love to meet you!

Schedule

Full-Time

Pay & Signing Bonus

$25–$28 per hour, DOE

$750 Signing Bonus

Starting pay is based on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll work closely with our Exodontist and clinical team to support patients before, during, and after extraction procedures. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting during routine and surgical extractions
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, and surgical setups
• Supporting the doctor throughout procedures
• Helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit
• Following infection control and sterilization protocols
• Working closely with the clinical team to keep patient care running smoothly

Experience assisting with extractions or oral surgery is a plus, but we're also interested in experienced Dental Assistants who are excited to learn and grow their surgical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 6 paid holidays + 2 paid floating holidays
• PTO – 80 hours per year for hourly employees
• 401(k) and deferred compensation plan
• Referral bonuses ranging from $600–$2,500 depending on role

Office Location

Gentle Dental Northgate
11 Rossanley Drive
Medford, OR 97501

Required Qualifications

• Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
• Valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification

Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay

• Previous dental assisting experience
• Experience assisting with extractions, oral surgery, or surgical procedures
• EFDA certification
• X-ray certification
• Bilingual Spanish
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), when applicable

Come join a supportive team, expand your surgical assisting experience, and help provide exceptional care to patients in the Medford community!

Education

Required

• High School or better

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