Advanced Pediatric Dental Assistant

<Job Summary> Join our dynamic children's dental team as an Advanced Pediatric Dental Assistant, where your expertise will help create a positive and comfortable experience for young patients. In this vital role, you'll provide exceptional chairside assistance, support the dental team with advanced procedures, and ensure smooth clinic operations. Your energetic and compassionate approach will foster trust and ease for children undergoing dental care, making a lasting impact on their oral health journey. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in pediatric dentistry while contributing to a caring, professional environment.

<Duties>

• Assist dentist during complex procedures such as restorations, surgical and endodontics treatments with precision and confidence.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments, setting up necessary supplies, and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly, including surgical and medical imaging devices.
• Take dental X-rays while adhering to strict infection control protocols and aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Manage patient flow by greeting families, updating medical records in Dentrix.
• Monitor vital signs and medical documentation for pediatric patients to support comprehensive care.
• Educate children and their guardians on oral hygiene practices, post-treatment care, and preventive measures in a friendly, confident and informative manner.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations while utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems in Dentrix.

<Skills>

• Proficiency in dental assisting techniques with a focus on pediatric dentistry, including chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry practices.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy relevant to pediatrics, and infection control standards.
• Experience operating PMS systems , specifically, Dentrix and Dexis for managing medical records, radiographs and documentation efficiently.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while maintaining aseptic technique; familiarity with medical imaging equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of dental coding procedures for accurate billing and insurance processing.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and team members in a lively, positive manner. Confidence with utilizing "Tell-Show-Do" method when communicating with patients about their care.
• Familiarity with general dentistry procedures as well as specialized areas like endodontics and prosthodontics enhances your versatility within the clinic environment. This role is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about pediatric dentistry who want to advance their career in a supportive setting that values energetic teamwork and exceptional patient care. Join us to make a difference in children's lives through compassionate dental assistance!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What makes you the best candidate for a dental assisting role working with children?

Experience:

• Pediatric dentistry: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Spokane, WA 99218 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA 99218 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Direct patient care • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Dental office • Vital signs • HIPAA compliance • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Medical coding • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Insurance medical billing • Dental terminology • Experience working with children • Endodontics • Health insurance knowledge • Electronic health record (EHR) management for billing and coding • Children • Dentrix • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Day shift • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • Patient counseling • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling