Pediatric Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors • Novi, MI

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About The Position

Today's Pediatric Dentistry- Novi is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join its growing team. The role includes general clinic administrative work and maintenance, along with completing lab work under the direction of a Dentist. The assistant supports patient care by preparing examination rooms, assisting during procedures, maintaining dental records, taking and processing x-rays, scheduling appointments, collecting billing and insurance details, advising patients on oral hygiene, and assisting the Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed. The role also involves greeting patients and obtaining consent from parents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers.
• Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules, and multitask.
• Dental Assistant certification if required by the state Dental Board.
• Radiography certification if required by the state Dental Board.
• CPR certification if required by the state Dental Board.

Nice To Haves

• Some dental industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for the Dentist.
• Assist the Dentist during procedures by handing over instruments and anticipating needs throughout appointments.
• Greet patients as they arrive.
• Update and maintain patients' dental records.
• Take and process patient x-rays.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Collect billing and insurance details from patients.
• Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Assist the Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed.
• Obtain consent from parents.
• Perform general clinic administrative work and maintenance.
• Complete lab work under the direction of a Dentist.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Two weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Paid holidays.
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED