Overview

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job Summary:

Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Dental Assistant with a passion for working with pediatric patents. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, proven comprehensive clinical experience, and a commitment to high-quality care for our patients. This Dental Assistant role is designed with growth in mind: the ideal candidate is interested in working alongside the doctor to take on more leadership responsibilities over time and to eventually take on a full time position.

This role is four-five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Communicate warmly and clearly with patients, parents, and staff.
• Capture high-quality, diagnostic dental radiographs for pediatric patients.
• Perform thorough and gentle coronal polishing.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain strict infection control protocols in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and state regulations.
• Set up treatment rooms with appropriate instruments & materials for pediatric dental procedures.
• Assist with operative procedures using skilled four-handed techniques.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation and patient records.
• Provide education to patients and parents.
• Work alongside doctor to understand systems of the practice, and assist in implementing these systems in the office.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental setting.
• Active coronal polishing, x-ray, and infection control certifications.
• Confidence in basic pediatric behavior management with demonstrated past experience.
• Able to independently assist chairside for procedures including composites, pulpotomies, SSCs, extractions, and space maintainers.
• Skilled in taking diagnostic radiographs for pediatric patients.
• Competency in computer skills for digital charting.

Desired Qualifications

• Actively provides cross-office support as needed (i.e. front office: answering calls, scheduling patients).

Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person