Dental Assistant

We are a privately-owned pediatric practice seeking a motivated and positive candidate to create a welcoming environment for our young patients. While at least one year of pediatric experience and an RDA certification are preferred, they are not required.

Office Hours:

- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

- Up to two Saturdays a month: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (If you work a Saturday, you’ll have the preceding Wednesday off.)

Responsibilities:

- Provide exceptional customer service and maintain a friendly chairside manner

- Assist the doctor with all dental procedures

- Take digital radiographs of patients

- Ensure efficient and accurate procedures to optimize the doctor's schedule and minimize patient wait times

- Maintain a clean and organized office and treatment rooms

- Review patient charts before the doctor’s arrival and log relevant data during exams and treatments

- Transcribe doctor notes in patient charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance

- Follow safety policies and procedures

- Understand dental terminology to perform your job effectively

- Verify and document patient health history, including medications and their implications for dental care

- Assist with other office duties as needed

Qualifications:

- Prior RDA experience preferred

- Recent graduates are welcome to apply

- Experience with Dentrix is a plus

- Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Knowledge of company policies and procedures

- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

- Paid and unpaid time off

- Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time  

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour  

Experience:

- 1 year of dental assisting (required)

License/Certification:

- X-Ray Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In-person