Pediatric Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors•Winslow Township, NJ

43d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Looking for a career that makes you smile? We're seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team. Responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of a Dentist. How you'll make us better: Prepares the examination room for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the Dentist Assists the Dentist during their procedure by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment Greets patients as they arrive Updates and maintains the patients dental records Takes and processes x-rays of patients Schedules patient appointments Takes billing and insurance details from patients Advises patients on recommended oral hygiene Assists Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed Obtains consent from parents Your special skills: We're proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you've got the following, you'll fit right in: Ability build rapport with patients Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules and multi-task Prerequisites for success: High School Diploma or equivalent required Some dental industry experience preferred Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board CPR certification if required by state Dental Board The Perks: In exchange for the dynamic contribution you'll bring to our team, we offer: Competitive salary Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Short and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members Why Smile Doctors? As the nation's leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person's abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we're looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles. Pay Range: $17.60 - $20.90 This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

Requirements

Ability build rapport with patients
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules and multi-task
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

Nice To Haves

Some dental industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares the examination room for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the Dentist
Assists the Dentist during their procedure by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment
Greets patients as they arrive
Updates and maintains the patients dental records
Takes and processes x-rays of patients
Schedules patient appointments
Takes billing and insurance details from patients
Advises patients on recommended oral hygiene
Assists Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed
Obtains consent from parents