Palm & Poppy Pediatric Dentistry is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant with a passion for working with pediatric patents. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, proven pediatric clinical experience, and a commitment to high-quality care for patients.
Dental Assistants who are actively pursuing RDA licensure are welcome to apply.
Please Note: This position is currently temporary and part-time, with the possibility of conversion to a long-term role based on performance and company needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communicate with patients with developmentally appropriate language. Communicate with parents with professionalism, warmth and clarity.
- Capture quality, diagnostic dental radiographs for pediatric patients.
- Perform quality coronal polishing.
- Provide education to families with active discussions about oral hygiene and diet.
- Perform instrument sterilization, and maintain strict infection control protocols in compliance with OSHA, CDC, and state dental board regulations.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials prior to each patient procedure according to the dentist's treatment plan.
- Provide four-handed chairside assistance during operative procedures (fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, and extractions) and exams. Demonstrate manual dexterity and ability to handle instruments safely and deftly.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed clinical documentation and patient records.
Required Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental setting.
- Certifications: coronal polishing, x-ray, and infection control.
- Sealant certification for RDAs (or actively pursuing sealant certification).
- Confidence in basic pediatric behavior management with demonstrated past experience.
- Ability to independently assist chairside for procedures including composites, pulpotomies, SSCs, zirconia crowns, extractions, and space maintainers.
- Skill in taking diagnostic radiographs for pediatric patients.
- Demonstrated mastery of computer skills for rapid digital charting and communication.
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
