Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during pediatric dental procedures- including restorative and surgical cases, as well as in-office and hospital based General Anesthesia cases.
- Place sealants as indicated.
- Coronal polish and perform prophy's on small children to adolescents. - Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Take dental x-rays and PANO/Ceph/CBCT
- Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform patient assessments, including taking vital signs and medical history
- Maintain accurate and detailed dental records using Open Dental software
- Assist with medical coding and billing processes if help is needed in the front.
Experience:
- Previous experience as a PEDIATRIC dental assistant preferred.
- Proficiency in dental documentation and record keeping and creating treatment plans in Open Dental.
-Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant certification program
***Sealant and Coronal polish certification is REQUIRED.***
***N2O certification and current BLS-required***
-Bonus if familiar with treatment utilizing Oral Conscious Sedation or under General Anesthesia either In-Office or Dell Children's Hospital setting.
This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well with and LEAD a team of other assistants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing quality dental care and ensuring patient comfort ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS & their parents!!
If you are looking for a rewarding career in the dental field with a NEW START-UP PRIVATE PRACTICE PEDIATRIC DENTAL OFFICE, we invite you to apply for this position! We offer competitive pay, and there are immense opportunity for professional growth as the practice grows!
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. We look forward to reviewing your application! :)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
