What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Dental Assistant - Pediatric position at Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics of...?
Do you have a passion for working with kids? Are ready to join a wonderful pediatric dental care team? If so, this is the perfect position for YOU!
Our Pell City office is hiring and looking for an experienced Dental Assistant! At Pediatric Dental Associates our team is built on I.D.E.A.S. and we are committed to delivering on our core values which are Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, and Serve. We are looking for individuals that will foster those core values.
The dental assistant (bilingual preferred) will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The dental assistant’s primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment.
Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Updating and maintaining patients’ dental records in Dentrix software system
- Take and process X-rays
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Sterilizing instruments
- Keeping patients calm during procedures
- Advancement Opportunity:
Pending review and evaluation, dental assistants may be given the opportunity to receive hygiene school tuition assistance and work under directly under their dentist.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Should be fluent in Spanish and be able to converse, translate, interpret, provide assistance ensuring clear and accurate communication
- At least 1 years’ experience in a Dental office preferred
- Knowledge or x-ray certification preferred
- Knowledge of Dental terminology preferred
- Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities
- Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in work loads and assignments
- Valid driver’s license is required
We are open weekly Monday through Thursday, 7:30AM-5:00PM.
Our Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 7 Paid Holidays per year
- Paid Time Off (After just 3 years of service, you earn 12 days (96 hours) of vacation time)
- 401K w/ matching
- Scrubs are provided
- Participate in quarterly team building events
- Participate in quarterly company-wide meetings to focus on serving, growth, and YOUR development
Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all employees can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- What are your pay expectations?
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
