What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry - Clifton Park?
Overview:
No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
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About Us
The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive, supportive environment. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location!
No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
What We Offer
- A 4-day work week
- Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
- Health and Dental Insurance are available after only 3 months of employment
- 401(k) options
- Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
- Annual performance-based raises
- Supportive team culture and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Retrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner and escorts them back to the clinical area
- Escort patients and responsible parties to check out at the completion of the appointment
- Identifies any chief areas of concern to be brought to the dentist’s or hygienist’s attention
- Receives and documents consent for any treatment to be performed during the visit (fluoride, radiographs, N20, sedation, etc.)
- Takes and documents diagnostic radiographs on patients when the need is identified by a licensed professional
- Consistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardians
- Accurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointment
- Is able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valued
- Accurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptions
- Engages the patient during “downtimes” when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassed
- Anticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visit
- Adheres to OSHA standards by consistently wearing PPE (Personal protective equipment)
- Efficiently breaks down, cleans, and sets up work stations (chairs and rooms) in between appointments to OSHA standards
- Maintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certification
Non-Essential Tasks
- Keeps the work station clean and stocked at all times
- Embodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
- Comfort working with children
- Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week
Join our team at The Smile Lodge and help make every child’s dental visit a positive experience!
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