What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant position at Peabody Pediatric Dentistry and Braces?
Peabody Pediatric Dentistry and Braces is seeking a self-motivated, knowledgeable, and dedicated certified or formally trained dental assistant for our busy pediatric dental practice. Our office strives to ensure that adequate access to dental care is available for patients of all ages, demographics, and dental needs.
Dental Assistant Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive duties such as coronal polishing and fluoride varnish and sealant application
- Prepare the treatment room for the doctor and the patient
- Prepare the patient for treatment
- Set up treatment room with the instruments and materials to be used
- Passes instruments and supplies to the doctor
- Uses suction during the procedure, and help keep the patient comfortable
- Take and pour alginate impressions
- Help educate patients
- Help with charting
- Bring the patient in for treatment. Walks patients out to the front desk after treatment.
- Take blood pressure and pulse when required
- Sterilize instruments and disinfect the treatment room
- Restock the room
- Inform the head assistant when supplies need to be ordered
- Track lab cases as they are sent out and received back
- Call dental labs to pick up cases or follow up when a case has not been received
- Call patients who are late for their appointment
- Help other staff members, both clinical and administrative, when needed
- Look ahead in the schedule to be certain lab cases are here on time
- Take, pour, and separate alginate impressions
- Clean and maintain the hand pieces and equipment
- Helps keep the office clean and neat.
- Support and promote teamwork and a happy atmosphere in the office.
- Other duties may be assigned!
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MA Dental Assistant License (Required)
- Formally trained or Certified
Work Location: Peabody
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32