Pediatric Dental Assistant

Join our amazing Pediatric Dental office. Assist dental team in clinical procedures providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Handles a variety of clinical duties for dental office operations. These duties range in complexity and skill, and all aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, doctors and other dental office team members.

Job Description:

• Prepare treatment room for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Act as the support dental assistant for all Dentists within the practice
• Ensure adequate supplies are ordered and properly account for items once received
• Ensure sufficient supplies in treatment rooms at the end of the day

Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating and draping patient.

• Review schedule and prepare daily activities for all doctors that they support

Ensure proper supply of equipment and materials (stock operatories appropriately) and prepare operatories for dental treatments

• Suction and Water line maintenance
• Distribute and collect completed documentation from patients including medical history, enter into patient’s electronic charting system, examine missing teeth, inquire if the patient has a chief complaint, and if the patient has ever had an oral cancer screening.
• Uphold office policy including HIPAA & OSHA
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Dental Radiography Certification, Required
• Completion of Dental Assisting Program preferred
• Ability to assist dentist with managing medical emergencies; maintain CPR certification where required
• Display initiative by maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person