Pediatric Dental Assistant

Just Kids Dental•Kenner, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Just Kids Dental is a pediatric dental office with a strong commitment to providing superior dental care to underserved communities in Louisiana. Our mission is to improve the overall medical condition and quality of life of our patients by offering compassionate, top-quality dental care in a safe and caring environment. We treat every patient as if they were our own child, upholding our vision of better oral health for all. We are seeking dedicated and experienced Dental Assistants to join our team at Just Kids Dental. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dental care to children and adolescents. Your primary responsibility will be working in the operatory setting, assisting our dentists during dental procedures, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of our young patients. Additionally, you will be involved in sterilization procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year or more of dental assisting experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Commitment to compassionate patient care.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric dental experience
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
X-Ray Certification
BLS/ CPR certification
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA/ EDDA)

Responsibilities

Assist dentists during dental procedures in an efficient and effective manner via 4-handed dentistry.
Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments for dental procedures.
Ensure the comfort and ease of young patients by explaining procedures and addressing their concerns.
Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
Provide post-operative instructions and educate patients and their caregivers on proper oral hygiene.
Travel to offsite facility (Children's Hospital) to provide chairside assisting offsite for general anesthesia cases.
Work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver the highest standard of care.
Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe operatory environment.
Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
Keep up with the lab/ sterile areas well stocked.
Occasionally assist the front desk with patient scheduling.