Lead Pediatric Dental Assistant

We are a privately-owned pediatric dental practice that is looking to add an experienced lead dental assistant to their team.

Who We’re Looking For:

Are you a rockstar dental assistant with a big heart for kids? Do you thrive in a lively, upbeat environment and know how to keep things running smoothly? If you have a postitive attitude, love working with children, willing to be a continuous learner, and have a knack for making dental visits easy, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Be the dentist’s right-hand helper during pediatric procedures.
• Be a leader for the other dental assistants and maintain a smooth daily flow.
• Train the dental assistants so they can excel in their positions.
• Set up and break down of rooms, instrument sterilization, and regular office maintenance.
• Help spread the word to schools, dentists, and the community that we are open and ready to see patients.
• Charting in Dentrix Ascend, take radiographs, and prophies.
• Master the art of patient management- schedule appointments, follow up with families, and keep things on track.
• Educate patients and parents on good oral hygiene practices.
• Keep our office sparkling and organized, making it a welcoming place for all our little patients.
• Monitor inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Be a key player in helping our new practice grow, one happy smile at a time!

What You Bring:

• Certified dental assistant with at least 2 years of pediatric dental experience.
• Radiology and BLS certified.
• Nitrous oxide certified.
• A friendly, can-do attitude with a love for working with children.
• Independent thinker with the ability to think critically.
• Great communication and patient management skills.
• A *team player *who’s ready to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Excitement about being part of something new and helping our practice grow.
• Social media knowledge to help grow our online presence.
• Leadership abilities to motivate and encourage the team.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Be part of an energetic, fun-loving team in a new, state-of-the-art office.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Help shape the future of a growing practice- your impact will be felt every day!

Ready to join our team? Send us your resume and a cover letter, and we will be in contact with you soon!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Centennial, CO 80015 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Centennial, CO 80015: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Nitrous Oxide Certification • Oral hygiene • Completing CE credits • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Management • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Inventory management • BLS Certification • Working with pediatric populations • Maintenance • Mid-level • Medical scheduling • Social media platforms • Experience working with children • Professional development support • Paid time off • Children • Dentrix • Dental x-ray • Office supply ordering • Pediatrics • Dental equipment • Leading team collaboration initiatives • Working with families • In-person • Employee discount • Patient charting • Patient services management • Pediatric dentistry • Training • Patient education • 2 years • Opportunities for advancement • Team motivation (leadership skill) • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time