Dental Assistant

Overview:

Join Our Fun & Caring Pediatric Dental Team - Temporary Position.

Love working with kids and making them smile? Our friendly pediatric dental office is looking for a temporary team member to help us create positive, stress-free dental experiences for our little patients.

A Little About Us:

We're a busy, kid-focused dental practice that believes in gentle care, big smiles, and a fun atmosphere. Our team is like family-we support each other, love what we do, and are dedicated to making every child feel safe and comfortable at the dentist.

What You'll Love About Working With Us:

Great pay for your time and skills
A friendly, welcoming team that truly enjoys working together

A fun and rewarding environment where kids leave with happy, healthy smiles
A chance to make a real impact on young patients and their families

Come Join Us.

If you're passionate about working with kids and want to be part of a supportive, upbeat dental team (even just for a little while), we'd love to meet you.

Apply today with your resume and an optional note about why you'd be a great fit.

We can't wait to welcome you into our dental family-let's make some smiles together.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the following:

Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile.
Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable - before, during, and after their appointment - about their treatment and oral health.
Take and process dental radiographs, impressions and intraoral photos.
Prepares and sterilizes treatment room and equipment.
Provide chair-side assistance to Providers during treatment procedures.
Document dental care services by charting in patients' records.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
Qualifications:

You will be required to possess the following:

Six (6) or more months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (Preferred).
Quick learner with problem solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Technical and troubleshooting skills for software applications used for charting, patient records,
scheduling, etc.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growth.
Be organized and possess a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.