Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our state of the art, pediatric dental practice is seeking an energetic, full time Dental Assistant who is team oriented with an outgoing, friendly personality. Here at Treasured Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, you will enjoy working in our well-organized practice with great patients and a friendly team. We also offer competitive pay with attractive benefits and great hours (no evenings or weekends).

Dental Assistant Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of chairside dental assisting experience.
• Coronal polishing certification and nitrous oxide sedation monitoring certification preferred but not mandatory. (We will enroll you in the programs you need for certification, paid for by our doctors)
• Enthusiastic personality and must enjoy working with children.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills; be able to communicate effectively with patients, parents, and team members.
• Possess a helpful, team-oriented mindset; take initiative to help, and can anticipate the needs of others.
• Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while achieving the highest level of patient care.
• Well organized and reliable
• Eaglesoft dental software experience a plus.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Assist pediatric dentist chairside for all dental procedures
• Take digital radiographs
• Maintain patient records in dental software program, charting, notes, findings, etc.
• Present and explain treatment plans; Patient follow up
• Instruct patients (and parents) on oral hygiene
• Triage emergencies
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Sterilization of instruments, sanitization of treatment rooms and lab in accordance with OSHA, CDC, IDPH, and ADA guidelines
• Provide ongoing support to other team members

Work hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 am-5:15 pm. (1 hour lunch). Flexibility required.

We offer a competitive compensation based on your experience level and certifications, as well as paid vacations and holidays, health insurance (50/50 premium split), 401k retirement plan with employer match, and a uniform allowance. If you are looking forward to a rewarding career in progressive dental office with a FUN atmosphere, please apply with a cover letter today!

Pediatric Dental Practice

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