Pediatric Dental Assistant
job description
The Kids Dentist &
Orthodontics is seekingan energetic full time Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our outgoing, fast paced team who can provide excellent and quality care to our young patients and their families.
Must have excellent work ethic, be compassionate to others, have a great personality and a positive attitude. We are looking for someone that loves working with children and is a great team player.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
Customer service skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness
Documents dental care services by charting in patients records
Room preparation and sterilization
Technical and troubleshooting skills to work with a variety of dental, medical, scheduling and other organization software in the office
Organization skills to ensure workspaces are clean, safe and healthy for patients, dentists and other assistants
Chair-side assistance and knowledge of dental instruments
Administers dental X-rays
Will travel between Meridian locations
Requirements
Dental Assistant Qualifications:
Use of dental technology experience
Patient services experience
Excellent customer service and people skills
Quick learner Good problem solving and teamwork skills
Medical terminology a plus
Lead dental assistant experience a plus
Office Hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 9am-2pm with some variation week-to-week.
Compensation of up to $22.00 an hour for qualified candidates, depending on experience.
Benefits
Compensation
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance