Dental Assistant - Career Path to Oral Health Specialist Blodgett Dental Care Portland, OR Job Details Full-time $62,000 - $67,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Profit sharing Paid training Continuing education credits Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications Radiology Full Job Description Dental Assistant → Oral Health Specialist Blodgett Dental Care | Oregon Ready for more than a traditional dental assisting job? What if your next dental assisting position could become the beginning of a specialized, long-term career in advanced biological dentistry? Blodgett Dental Care is looking for a motivated, curious, and highly coachable Dental Assistant who wants to grow into the role of Oral Health Specialist . You don't need experience in biological or integrative dentistry. We'll teach you. You'll receive hands-on training and mentorship while developing advanced skills in surgical assisting, patient communication, phlebotomy, IV therapies, integrative oral health, and advanced dental technology. Our patients come to us from across the country and around the world, so you'll be exposed to fascinating cases and an approach to dentistry that goes far beyond the routine. Why You'll Love This Opportunity This isn't a position where you'll be doing the same thing every day. As your skills and knowledge develop, you'll have opportunities to: Learn advanced surgical assisting techniques Develop exceptional patient communication and education skills Train in phlebotomy and IV therapies Learn biological and integrative approaches to oral health Work with advanced dental technology, including digital scanning, 3D Cone-Beam CT, lasers, ozone technology, and more Take on increasing clinical responsibility as you grow Attend paid continuing education programs—including eligible travel expenses Learn from experienced clinicians and receive ongoing coaching and mentorship Build a career with opportunities for significant professional and personal growth If you're ambitious and want to become really good at what you do, this is the kind of environment where you can thrive. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is:

Licensed:

Holds an active Oregon radiology license

Growth-oriented:

Excited to learn, receive coaching, and continually improve

Proactive:

Takes initiative and follows through

Patient-focused:

Communicates with warmth, confidence, and professionalism

Resourceful:

Enjoys solving problems and figuring things out

Team-minded:

Wants to contribute to something bigger than themselves

Driven:

Sets goals and takes pride in achieving them

Curious:

Excited to learn about new technologies, techniques, and approaches to oral health EFDA certification is desirable but not required. You don't need to know biological dentistry. You do need to be willing to learn. Compensation & Benefits We believe people who bring energy, commitment, and excellence to their work should be rewarded. You'll receive: Generous guaranteed monthly compensation Significant bonus opportunity — details discussed during the interview Paid vacation Paid continuing education + eligible travel expenses Dental care for you and your immediate family 401(k) Profit-sharing opportunities Health insurance benefits available Training and mentorship for your development into an Oral Health Specialist About Blodgett Dental Care Blodgett Dental Care is a progressive practice focused on biological and integrative dentistry. Our patients travel from around the globe seeking a comprehensive approach to oral health, and our team is committed to providing exceptional care while continually advancing our knowledge, skills, and technology. You'll work in an environment where learning is part of the job and where your development is taken seriously. Is This You? If you're the kind of person who: wants to learn more, do more, and become more valuable every year... wants a career—not just another dental assisting job... gets excited about advanced technology and challenging cases... takes pride in doing things exceptionally well... then we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply Please submit:

Your resume A cover letter explaining why you're interested in this opportunity and where you want your career to go Two professional letters of recommendation If you're ready to take the next step in your dental career, apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay:

$62,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Health insurance Health savings account On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person