Pediatric Dental Assistant

✨ LOVE WORKING WITH KIDS? WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU! ✨

Now Hiring: Pediatric Dental Coronal Polisher

We’re a boutique pediatric dental practice that believes a trip to the dentist should be a positive, personalized experience for every child and family.

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, and detail-oriented Dental Coronal Polisher to join our team! Our team is small but mighty and we all help each other. This position is ideal for someone who likes to mix it up, who would like to sit chairside, feels comfortable around nitrous/is nitrous certified, and would love the autonomy of having their own column.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Someone who genuinely loves working with children
• A warm, upbeat personality with a passion for exceptional customer service
• A team player who takes pride in their work
• Someone who understands that the little things make a big difference
• A qualified coronal polisher who is passionate about helping children build healthy smiles

✨ What Makes Us Different?

• A 5 star-boutique practice with a personal touch
• A welcoming, supportive team
• A focus on exceptional patient and family experiences
• An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives
• PTO and paid holidays and birthdays

Duties

• Assist the dentist during a variety of pediatric dental procedures, including exams, cleanings, X-rays, and oral surgeries, using proper chairside assisting techniques.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing dental instruments and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly in accordance with infection prevention management and aseptic techniques.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-ray) while adhering to dental x-ray safety protocols and maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
• Manage patient flow by greeting families, giving tours, scheduling appointments, updating medical records, and ensuring accurate documentation within patient management software (Archy).
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient comfort throughout procedures to promote a positive experience for young patients.
• Maintain strict infection control standards by following dental sterilization procedures and healthcare infection prevention protocols.
• Support the dental team with administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing patient records, and coordinating follow-up care.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a dental assistant with a focus on pediatric dentistry
• Coronal polishing license (ohio).
• Nitrous oxide certified.
• Proficiency in EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems and high level computer skills.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to oral health care.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely and accurately while complying with HIPAA regulations and radiation safety standards.
• Skilled in dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, and infection prevention management practices.
• Experience with chairside assisting techniques including four-handed dentistry.
• Familiarity with advanced dental equipment such as lasers is a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and team members while demonstrating professionalism and clinical confidentiality.
• Certification in CPR or basic life support (BLS) is highly desirable.

We believe great dentistry goes beyond healthy teeth. It’s about building trust, creating smiles, and making every family feel special.

Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to meet you!

Message us or send your resume to [email protected] to learn more.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance

Work Location: In person

Background check • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • CPR Certification • Patient follow-up care • Customer communication • Paid training • Patient scheduling systems • Anatomy knowledge • Coronal Polish Certificate • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Dental receptionist • Safety regulations • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Email • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance experience • Practice management software • HIPAA • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Chairside coronal polishing • Hospital radiation policies • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Experience working with children • Records management • Paid time off • Children • Uniform allowance • Clinical documentation • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Patient monitoring during surgery • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Employee discount • Phone call management • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Safety standard operating procedures • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Opportunities for advancement • Polishing • Communication skills • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Radiation protection measures