Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant I

About Smile Starters
At Smile Starters, we provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to children and young adults ages 1 through 20. Our mission is to educate and guide patients toward lifelong oral health. By working with the youngest members of our community, we help establish healthy habits early, leading to lasting results. Many of our former patients now bring their own children to us — a true testament to the care we deliver.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a team setting with a group of like-minded dental professionals who are passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a positive, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients and families to the office with professionalism and warmth
Conduct pre- and post operative consultations
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring comfort and reassurance
Select, prepare, and arrange instruments, equipment, and materials for procedures
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA and CDC standards
Assist dentists chairside using 4-handed dentistry techniques
Complete lab-related tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post operative care instructions
Maintain clean, stocked, and organized operatories
Schedule patient appointments and manage accurate records
Collaborate with the team and perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Attributes

Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members
Organized, detail oriented, and dependable
Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
Additional certifications such as N2O administration a plus
Bilingual abilities a plus

Requirements

Current CPR Certification
Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
Dental Office Emergencies Certification
Radiology Certification

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance incentives
Paid time off
Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Retirement plan options
Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
Opportunity for career growth within a well established pediatric-focused practice

Skills & Attributes

Knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization, and infection control procedures
Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a clinical setting
Proficiency with dental office software and scheduling systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and team members
Organized, detail oriented, and dependable
Thrives in a busy, team-focused environment
Additional certifications such as N2O administration a plus
Bilingual abilities a plus

Requirements

Current CPR Certification
Sterilization and Infection Control Certification
Dental Office Emergencies Certification
Radiology Certification

Bilingual • Patient comfort • Patient and family consultation • CPR Certification • Patient scheduling systems • Workplace safety • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • CPI Certification • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Surgical instrument organization • Pre-examination patient preparation • Safety regulations • Greeting customers • Working with pediatric populations • Adults • Full-time • Disability insurance • Greeting dental patients • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Infection Control Certification • Dental insurance • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Children • Dental x-ray • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Patient consultations • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Computer skills • Vision insurance • Clean workspace maintenance • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Life insurance • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan