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About the role

Assist with quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist, performing a variety of patient care and clinical duties in a pediatric dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Review the schedule frequently to maximize time management.
• Welcome patients and parents, introducing them to the clinic area.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Review treatment needed and answer questions prior to starting procedures.
• Complete all treatment consents including re-care and operative sheets.
• Perform routine dental cleanings.
• Plan for the next visit prior to patient checkout.
• Review charts daily to check x-rays, clinical notes, and frequency limitations.
• Maintain adequate supplies and compile inventory lists for ordering.
• Educate parents and patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Monitor nitrous oxide administration.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments to treatment areas; position instruments for dentist’s access; suction; pass instruments; stock supplies; write clinical notes; and perform other clinical tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain care of dental units (flush lines, fill water bottles, place tablets in water, change traps).
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly duties as outlined in the OSHA Manual.
• Take initiative with additional responsibilities assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant program as per state guidelines.
• Dental x-ray certification.
• Coronal Polishing Certification.
• Additional certification such as nitrous oxide monitoring (desired but not required).

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental software.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to work as a team member, function independently, exercise sound judgment, and initiative.
• Flexibility to shift priorities, maintain confidentiality, and establish effective interpersonal work relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Growth opportunities within a stable and growing company.
• Positive work environment.