Pediatric Dental assistant

Overview
We are seeking a outgoing, fun and dedicated Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team . The ideal candidate would enjoy working with children and is open to learning and growing with us. This role involves providing exceptional patient care in a friendly, welcoming environment, supporting dentists with chairside assisting, and ensuring smooth clinic operations. Experience with Open dental software is preferred, along with a solid understanding of HIPAA regulations and infection control protocols. Previous experience working in the dental field is required . The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to working with children.

Duties

• Cleaning children's teeth and taking x-rays, applying fluoride varnish
• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments following aseptic techniques and infection control standards.
• Provide chairside assistance during procedures including four-handed dentistry and dental terminology explanations to young patients.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, records, and coding in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient flow, and handling dental receptionist duties.
• Educate patients on oral health care tailored for pediatric needs and ensure a positive experience for children and their families.
• Adhere to all infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe environment within the dental clinic.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in dental assisting and working with children
• Proficiency with EMR systems such as Open dental
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, medical terminology, dental terminology, and infection control standards.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely and accurately
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and team members.
• Certification in dental assisting or related training is required; additional specialization in pediatric dentistry is desirable. Join our team to make a positive impact on children's oral health by providing compassionate care in a professional environment that values continuous learning and growth.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Experience:

• dental assisting : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Dental assistant License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Free parking • Direct patient care • Paid training • Health education for children • Dental office • Medical documentation • Part-time • License reimbursement • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • Fluoride treatment • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Medical coding experience in outpatient clinics • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental prophylaxis • Dental terminology • Varnishing • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Children • On-the-job training • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Dental Assisting • In-person • Pediatric dentistry • Clinical documentation standards • Managing patient records • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Open Dental • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Dental clinic experience • Paid sick time