Entry-Level Dental Assistant
About The Position
North Country Pediatric Dentistry is looking for a friendly, energetic, and organized Entry-Level Dental Assistant to join our growing team! No dental experience? That's okay-we're looking for someone with the right personality, a strong work ethic, and a passion for helping children feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits. If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, loves working with people, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you. At North Country Pediatric Dentistry, we're dedicated to creating positive dental experiences for children and their families. Our team works together to provide compassionate, high-quality care while making every visit fun, welcoming, and stress-free. We believe great employees can be trained-we're looking for someone with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn.
Requirements
- Friendly, upbeat, and loves working with children
- Able to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Dependable, punctual, and eager to learn
- A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and takes pride in staying organized
- Flexible and willing to jump in wherever help is needed
- Calm under pressure and committed to providing excellent patient care
- No dental experience? No problem! We'll provide training for the right candidate. We care more about your attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn than previous dental experience.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the dentist during exams and procedures
- Helping children feel calm, comfortable, and excited about their visit
- Preparing treatment rooms and organizing instruments before each patient
- Cleaning and sterilizing instruments following safety guidelines
- Taking dental X-rays (training provided if needed)
- Keeping operatories clean, organized, and fully stocked
- Working closely with teammates to keep appointments running on schedule
- Assisting with basic front office tasks when needed
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
