Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant / Receptionist (Hybrid Role) DownEast Pediatric Dentistry – Brunswick, Maine

DownEast Pediatric Dentistry is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant / Receptionist to our team in Brunswick, Maine.

This unique hybrid role combines front desk administrative responsibilities with clinical support, helping ensure a smooth patient experience and efficient office flow. This is an exciting opportunity to help build our new Brunswick location from the ground up while becoming part of a supportive, family-owned pediatric dental practice dedicated to exceptional patient care.

We’re looking for a vibrant, energetic professional who communicates confidently, delivers outstanding customer service, and thrives in a fast-paced, busy environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and families, is comfortable multitasking, and values teamwork, professionalism, and positivity.

As a family-owned practice, our mission is to provide Southern Maine’s children with access to outstanding pediatric dental care while creating an environment that feels welcoming and supportive for both patients and team members.

Position Details

• Full-time
• Hybrid role: Front Desk + Clinical Assisting

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Full Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Voluntary Benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Complimentary Pediatric Dental Care for Dependents (0–21 years old)

Preferred Skills & Experience

(On-the-job training available)

• Dental office experience or training preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient care while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality (HIPAA/OSHA compliance)
• Support both clinical and administrative duties, including patient charting, histories, scheduling, and payment processing
• Assist the dentist with instruments, supplies, equipment, and treatment room preparation
• Capture high-quality diagnostic x-rays and maintain sterilization standards
• Handle financial clerical tasks and balance transactions accurately
• Work efficiently both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused environment

If you’re motivated, personable, and excited to help grow a thriving pediatric dental practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and learn how you could be a great fit for our amazing dental team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brunswick, ME 04011 (Required)

Work Location: In person

OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Computer operation • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Paid training • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Preparing dental treatment areas • Sales transaction processing • Financial transaction processing • Dental receptionist • Computer literacy • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Experience working with children • 21 years or older • Paid time off • Children • Healthcare privacy protection • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Dental office experience • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Transaction reconciliation • Communication skills • Technical Proficiency • Entry level