Pediatric Dental Assistant

As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, do you have the support to provide the best patient experience possible OR, is something missing?

We are a private practice that values relationships, teamwork, and doing things the right way. We take great pride in helping our community be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, caring and fun Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dental office by providing clinical support and exceptional service to our patients.

Benefits:

As a valued team member, benefits for Pediatric Dental Assistant include:

• Competitive compensation package and earnings potential
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and Paid holidays
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• 401(k)
• Amazing hours for work/life balance
• State of the art technology and a modern clinical environment
• Fun outings with a supportive team

What you’ll bring as a Pediatric Dental Assistant:

• A fun, caring and patient personality
• A desire to work in a collaborative environment
• A positive attitude
• Dental knowledge and experience with dental terminology and treatment procedures preferred
• Excellent and positive communication skills with both the team and patients
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Stable work history demonstrated on your resume

What you’ll do as a Pediatric Dental Assistant:

• Assist the dentist during examinations, cleanings, restorative procedures, and other dental treatments
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials while maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment
• Take radiographs
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care and help children feel comfortable and safe during their visits
• Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions
• Assist with patient flow, charting, sterilization, and infection control procedures
• Be courteous, friendly, and helpful at all times — creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for every patient who walks through our doors
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure the office runs smoothly and every patient receives outstanding care

If you are passionate about creating a positive dental experience for children, let’s talk about what a successful career means to you!

An equal opportunity employer and an advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in pediatric dentistry?
• What does being a “team player” mean to you in a dental office?

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Paid training • Continuing education credits • Teamwork • Dental office • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Preventive health (patient care) • Dental sterilization procedures • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Children • Dental x-ray • Uniform allowance • Pediatrics • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Dependent health insurance coverage • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Pediatric dentistry • Patient education • Professional development assistance • Oral hygiene assistance • Communication skills • Life insurance • Entry level • Retirement plan • Paid sick time