Pediatric Dental Assistant

Join Our Pediatric Dental Team

Are you a friendly, dependable, and motivated person who enjoys helping others? We are looking for a DENTAL ASSISTANT to join our team and help create a positive, comfortable experience for our young patients.

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and excellent people skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A team player who is dependable and eager to learn
• Ability to help young patients feel comfortable and cared for
• 1 year+ experience in dental assisting

Qualifications & Skills:

• Chairside dental assisting experience of 1 year+
• Dental radiology certificate
• Great communication skills
• Open Dental experience is preferred
• Detail oriented organizational skills

Job Duties:

• Help young patients learn to love the dental experience
• Review and update health histories
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and prophy
• Expose radiographs using Dexis digital imaging
• Update patient record, including treatment plans
• Assist in treatment
• Review post-op instructions
• Manage instrument and operatory disinfection and sterilization
• Assist with basic office upkeep

What We Offer:

• A great team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid vacation and time off
• 401k with matching
• A great opportunity to develop your professional skills

Applicants must be available during our normal office hours, which are M-W 7:30am-4pm; additional hours may be available on alternating Thursdays 7:30am-12:30pm.

Our assistants are a major reason for our success, and we aim to provide an office environment they can enjoy. Applicants must have a patient, happy approach with children, and must be willing to teach on a child's level.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Background check • Patient comfort • Customer communication • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Interpersonal skills • Treatment plan documentation • Dental Radiology Certification • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Assisting medical staff • High school diploma or GED • 401(k) • Patient history taking • Experience with children (1–2 years) • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Pediatrics • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Dental assistant experience (1–2 years) • Patient interaction • 401(k) matching • In-person • 1 year • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • Communication skills • Teaching • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Retirement plan • Office record organization