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Join Our Team as a Pediatric Dental Flipper Floater Assistant!
Are you a compassionate, energetic individual who loves working with kids and wants to make a difference in their dental experience? We’re looking for a dynamic Pediatric Dental Flipper Floater Assistant to join our amazing Pell City team and help create positive, fun dental visits for our youngest patients!
As a Pediatric Dental Flipper Floater Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face and helping hand that ensures every child feels at ease, while supporting our dental team in providing top-notch care. If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for working with children, this could be your dream job!
What You’ll Do:
- Assist pediatric dentists and dental hygienists in delivering exceptional care for children
- Manage patient flow and ensure smooth operations in a bustling pediatric dental office
- Help calm and entertain young patients during their dental visits, making it a fun and stress-free experience
- Sterilize equipment and maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
- Float between different stations, helping out wherever needed — no two days are the same!
- Educate parents and caregivers on aftercare instructions and good dental hygiene practices
- Work as a team to ensure that the office runs smoothly, providing exceptional care every step of the way!
What We’re Looking For:
- A passion for working with kids! You’ll make a positive impact on our young patients and their families.
- Dental assistant experience preferred, but we’re open to training someone with the right attitude and enthusiasm.
- Great communication skills to talk to both kids and parents with warmth and patience.
- Flexibility and adaptability to float between different tasks and areas as needed.
- A fun, energetic attitude to make dental visits exciting (yes, that’s possible!).
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative and friendly environment.
Why Work With Us?
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.
- Competitive pay and benefits (including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Time Off (After just 3 years of service, you earn 12 days (96 hours) of vacation time), plus 7 paid holidays per year
- 401K w/ company match
- Scrubs are provided
- Participate in quarterly team building events & company-wide meetings to focus on serving, growth, and YOUR development
- A vibrant, supportive team who loves what they do!
- Opportunity to learn and grow in pediatric dentistry
- A positive, child-friendly work environment where your contributions matte
Schedule & Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 7:40AM-5:00PM
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
- Knowledge of experience working with Dentrix software preferred
- Knowledge or x-ray certification preferred
- Knowledge of Dental terminology preferred
- Must possess excellent interpersonal relations skills and have the capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities
- Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjustments/changes in work loads and assignments
- Valid driver’s license is required
- Must be available weekly Monday through Thursday.
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) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- What are your pay expectations?
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
