Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Support the Pediatric Dentist and team by helping to ensure smooth and efficient operations within the dental office!

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Greet patients and prepare them for dental procedures.
• Take and record patient medical histories
• Comfort patients and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.

Clinical Support:

• Take dental X-rays
• Provide coronal polishing (cleanings)
• Sterilize and disinfect dental equipment and instruments.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and work areas.

Administrative Support:

• Schedule patient appointments and maintain appointment calendars.
• Answer phone calls and address patient inquiries or concerns.
• Maintain and organize patient records, updating medical history or treatment plans as necessary.

Inventory Management:

• Ensure dental supplies are stocked and organized.
• Order and manage dental office inventory.

Skills and Qualifications:

We hope to hire an applicant with experience in the dental field. However, no experience is necessary!

• Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and instruments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Attention to detail, especially in maintaining cleanliness and sterilization standards.
• Ability to work well with anxious kids and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, terminology, and instruments.

Educational Requirements:

• CPR and first aid certification (we can help you with this).
• On-the-job training or dental assistant programs at accredited institutions.

This role requires a mix of technical, clinical, and administrative skills to ensure dental practices run efficiently and that patients have a positive experience.

Starting Pay: $22-27/hr (this range depends on skill level and prior certifications)

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Office supply management • CPR Certification • Paid training • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Phone communication • Pre-examination patient preparation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Greeting dental patients • No experience needed • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare practice inventory management • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Psychological support for patients • Chairside coronal polishing • Patient history taking • Dental terminology • Emotional support for patients • Records management • First Aid Certification • Paid time off • Attention to detail • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Office supply ordering • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Medical equipment cleaning • 401(k) matching • In-person • Phone call management • Patient treatment • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Managing patient records • Polishing • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year • Paid sick time