Dental Assistant
About The Position
Great Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry by Nathan A. Burns, DMD, is a privately owned pediatric dental practice treating children and adolescents ages 0–18. The practice is seeking a positive, caring dental assistant who values teamwork, quality care, customer service, and professional growth. Experience, training, or education as a dental assistant is ideal; EDDA certification is helpful but not required. The practice is willing to help finance EDDA certification and provides additional training as needed. The dental assistant provides chairside support to pediatric dentists and other assistants, including preparing patients for procedures and exams, setting up and breaking down instrument trays, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, taking recommended digital radiographs, and maintaining accurate electronic patient charts and notes. If EDDA certified, the assistant also cleans teeth, applies fluoride varnish, and applies sealants. After training, the assistant will help with orthodontic procedures. The role also involves communicating compassionately with dentists, team members, patients, and parents, and providing patient and practice support, including personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support. The practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. Patients are seen Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the practice is typically off every other Friday and sees patients for IV sedation on the other Fridays. Morning huddles begin at 7:30 a.m. The role offers a compensation package that includes insurance, bonuses, retirement benefits, paid time off, and paid continuing education.
Requirements
- A great attitude and strong work ethic.
- Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of company policies and rules.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior dental assisting experience, training, or education is desired.
- At least 6 months of prior dental assisting experience is preferred.
- Radiology certification is preferred.
- EDDA certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Open Dental is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- At least 6 months of prior dental assisting experience.
- Radiology certification.
- EDDA certification; the practice may help finance certification if the candidate is not certified.
- Experience with Open Dental.
Responsibilities
- Provide chairside dental assisting services to pediatric dentists and other assistants as needed.
- Prepare patients for procedures and examinations.
- Set up and break down instrument trays.
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments.
- Take recommended digital radiographs.
- Maintain and enter accurate patient charting and notes on a computer.
- If EDDA certified, clean teeth, apply fluoride varnish, and apply sealants.
- After training, assist with orthodontic procedures.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with the dentist, dental team members, patients, and parents.
- Provide patient and practice support, including personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.
- Participate in morning huddles beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Monthly performance-based bonus program and other bonus programs
- Monthly stipend toward a disability or life insurance policy of the employee's choosing
- Parking allowance bonus
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid overtime
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick days
- Paid continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
