Pediatric Dental Assistant @ Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of South Broward

Overview

Main Street Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of South Broward is looking for a  Pediatric Dental Assistant in Cooper City, FL to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview:

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

Full-Time: Mon, Tues and Thurs 8:45 AM - 5 PM Wed and Friday 7:45 AM - 4PM (1 Saturday a month 8:00-2:00)

What we offer:

· Competitive hourly pay

· Flexible scheduling options

· Sign on Bonus (If applicable)

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· Life insurance and disability benefits

· 401(k) plan

· Support for continuing education and professional development

· Modern office with advanced dental technology

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities:

· Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.

· Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

· Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.

· Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.

· Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program

or

· Six months on-the-job-experience (with supporting documentation)

· X-Ray certification

· Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended

· High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer:

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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