Job description

As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, we recognize the difference your interactions with young patients make in their experience. We know how important you are to patients, your colleagues, and the business — that’s why dental assistants receive ongoing technical training, encouragement to grow and succeed, and the kind of balanced lifestyle that leaves you feeling ready to greet each new opportunity with a smile. You’ll receive competitive compensation and benefits, including, medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and child care assistance. Plus, once you meet the team and see the level of care they provide to the kids they serve, you'll wonder why you didn't find us sooner!

Responsibilities

• Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties
• Attend to the patient and parents individual concerns and expectations
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist - complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner, record patient charting and all of the dentist’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Take and understand basic pediatric vital signs
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)
• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Pacific Dental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

A quality candidate will be able to demonstrate a history of self motivation and initiative, be able to demonstrate curiosity about how things work and have some direct customer service experience, including dental experience. This candidate should also have an excellent phone personality, truly enjoy person to person interaction, and impeccable attention to detail. If you can commit to live with the following principles, then you are the type of person who will be successful and help our company thrive.
Accountability: See It, Own It, Do it
Become part of the solution
Respect others and their feelings
Act now!
Ask the question: ”What else can I do?”
Ask the question: ”What coaching do you have for me?” and ”What can I do better?”
Personal ownership and pride
Reject average
Show others you care

If after thinking about these characteristics, you think they describe you well and are interested in growing with our company, please reply to this advertisement. The more personalized your reply and cover letter the greater likelihood that you will be asked to interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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