Are you a dental assistant who loves working with kids? Do you have the ability to bring out a smile in patients of all ages? Do you thrive in a busy office with a full patient schedule each day? If the answer is yes, then joining our team as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental practice is for you.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Properly take, develop and mount all radiographs.
• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Responsible for stocking treatment areas/carts and dental related facility inventory.
• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• One year certified dental assistant program; or
• Six months on-the-job experience; or
• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Comply with protocols and standards.
• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
• Support shared vision and values.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person