What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Terrific Teeth Pediatric Dentistry?
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!
For this role, we are open to candidates with or without experience- we are just looking for someone who is hungry, humble, and smart! If you have an interest in the dental field and want to learn from the best in the business- come join us!
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 preferred
- 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-$25 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 - $23.00 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?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23