Pediatric Dental Assistant (DA II)

Join our privately owned pediatric dental practice where teamwork, positivity, and exceptional patient care come first. We are looking for an expanded duty dental assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to build a long term career in a supported, family-orientented environment. We are a fun pediatric dental office and our goal is for every child to have a positive dental experience. Efficient use of time is key; kids have short attention spans. Our current schedule for patient care is Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Assistants are expected to arrive at 7:40 AM for preparation and team meetings. Assistants are also expected to stay to help turn over the office at the end of the day.

Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person