Pediatric Dental Assistant

Pediatric dental office seeking a dependable, skilled, and energetic assistant to add to our growing team. We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish) person with a positive attitude and eager to work in a team environment. Our office is committed to providing quality and compassionate dental care to toddlers, children, and teens so a love for children is a must. Experience in a pediatric dental office is a plus, but not required.

Duties of the assistant include:

• Prepare examination and treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and setting up proper equipment for procedures
• Update and maintain patient dental records
• Obtain diagnostic dental radiographs including bitewings, periapical, and panoramic x-rays
• Provide support/assistance to dentists, and other team members as needed during procedures
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment
• Educate patients and parents by giving oral hygiene instructions, pre and postoperative instructions
• Work in a team environment with other dental assistants to help maintain efficiency in the office

The position will be Monday-Thursday 7:45am-5:00pm and Friday 7:45am-1:00pm

Competitive benefits and pay is based on experience and skills.

Please apply by submitting resume through Indeed. We respectfully ask that you do not call the office and instead message through Indeed with any questions.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

CDA/RDA License Required:

• Yes

Dental Specialty:

• Pediatric Dentistry

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Bilingual-- able to translate medical and dental terms
• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant license in Arkansas (Required)
• Coronal Polishing (Required)
• Nitrous Oxide monitoring (Required)
• Radiology (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20