Dental Assistant

About us: We’re a specialty dental office in Pittsburgh exclusively serving children and special needs patients. Located in our state of the art pedo-ortho office across from the Target in Robinson Township, we collaborate with an orthodontist on site to provide continuity of care for our patients who need orthodontia. We’re a fully digitized office with the latest technology. In addition to our digital panoramic x-ray and hand-held intraoral x-rays and digital sensors, we are the region’s leading expert in pediatric laser dentistry. With our three Solea® all-tissue lasers, we provide needle-free, anesthesia-free hard-tissue restoration and soft-tissue procedures such as frenotomies. We are the future of private pediatric dental care. Come grow with us!

Summary of Position: We seek a compassionate and caring Dental Assistant of character to join our high-performing pediatric dentistry team! We are a growth-oriented entrepreneurial business. Trust, vulnerability, and respect form the foundation of our culture. We serve our patients and care for & encourage our teammates all while having fun!

Responsibilities, General

• Demonstrate and influence a culture of good team work to deliver an extra ordinary experience for every patient
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Participate in daily huddles with other team members to ensure every day flows smoothly
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
• Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and federal regulations

Responsibilities, Clinical

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Prepare patients for their appointments and ensure their comfort
• Sterilize instruments according to protocol
• Undertake lab tasks as needed
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Maintain accurate records
• Draft clinicians’ notes
• Manage clinical workflow so staff remains on schedule
• Ensure dental equipment remains serviceable and in good working order
• Maintain proper inventory levels
• Assist clinicians through 4-handed dentistry

Skills

• Possess a teachable spirit – we all work towards the same goal and we help each other by exercising humility and grace towards our teammates
• Problem solver – through living a life of continuous improvement and deliberate problem solving, help each other improve our collective performance
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, primary computer systems (EagleSoft, MS Office, Weave, Gmail, OperaDDS)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable

Benefits:

• $18-$22 per hour
• 401(K) retirement plan (Roth or traditional)
• 401(K) matching program
• Healthcare plan
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Location:

• 530 Chauvet Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in working at Terrific Teeth?

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Required)

Work Location: In person