Dental Assistant

Great Big Smiles Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus programs

401K retirement plan

Paid overtime

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid continuing education

Parking allowance

Job summary

Great Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry by Nathan A. Burns, DMD, in Metairie, LA is seeking a dedicated dental assistant. This role involves chairside assisting for pediatric dentists, sterilization, radiographs, and charting.

EDDA certification is helpful, and the team offers growth opportunities and supportive training. The practice emphasizes a positive, family-friendly environment with a strong emphasis on communication, patient care, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Prior DA experience
• Radiology Certification
• EDDA Preferred but not required
• Open Dental preferred
• Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assisting to pediatric dentists and other assistants.
• Prepare patients for procedures and exams; set up and break down instrument trays; sterilize and disinfect instruments.
• Take recommended digital radiographs and maintain accurate patient charting and notes.
• If EDDA certified, prophy teeth, apply fluoride varnish, and apply sealants.
• Assist in orthodontic procedures (braces) as trained.
• Communicate with dentist, team, patients, and parents in a loving, caring manner.
• Provide patient and practice supportive services including personal assistance and emotional support.

Skills

Prior DA experience

Radiology Certification

EDDA

Open Dental

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

Overview

Are you a SUPERSTAR who loves children and laughing? Are you sincere and caring? Would you like to work with a positive, fun, drama-free dental team where you can feel proud of your work and be recognized and compensated for your efforts? Would you like to work for a dentist who truly cares about you and your personal growth? If so, we have a life-changing opportunity for you!

Great Big Smiles Pediatric Dentistry by Nathan A. Burns, DMD, is a privately owned pediatric dental practice specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents ages 0-18. Our thriving and growing practice has a beautiful, modern office, a wonderful, growing patient population, an enthusiastic team, and a sincere dentist-owner dedicated to quality care, customer service, and open communication. Our amazing dental team is looking for a SUPERSTAR who understands the importance of being a member of a winning team. We want someone who is committed to excellence and is looking to grow both personally and career-wise. Our vision for you is to have fun and be extremely happy every day working in our practice.

An ideal candidate would be someone with experience/training/education as a dental assistant. EDDA certification would be helpful but not required. A great attitude and a strong work ethic are our first priorities. If not EDDA certified, we are willing to help you achieve and finance your EDDA certification. Additional training will be provided as needed.

You would be expected to provide chairside dental assisting services to the pediatric dentists and other assistants as needed. Duties would include preparing patients for procedures and exams, setting up and breaking down instrument trays, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, taking the recommended digital radiographs, and maintaining and entering accurate patient charting and notes on a computer. If (or once) EDDA certified, you would be expected to prophy (clean) teeth, apply fluoride varnish, and apply sealants. Once trained, you would be expected to assist in doing orthodontic (braces) procedures as well. You would also be expected to effectively communicate with the dentist, other dental team members, patients, and parents in a loving and caring manner. We would also need you to provide patient and practice supportive services, including (but not limited to) personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support.

We are located in Metairie, LA. We see patients M-Th 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Fridays 8:00 AM to noon. Our daily morning huddles to prepare for the day would start at 7:30 AM. We offer a great compensation package. This includes health insurance, a monthly performance-based bonus program, other bonus programs to earn additional money, a monthly stipend towards a disability or life insurance policy of your choosing, parking allowance bonus, 401K retirement plan, paid overtime, paid vacations, paid holidays, paid sick days, and paid continuing education.

To get a better understanding of our practice and the level of customer service we provide and expect, be sure to check out our website www.greatbigsmiles.com and our over 3,000 outstanding five-star reviews on Google!

All inquiries will be kept confidential. We will not contact your current employer without your permission. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type

• Full-time

Compensation

• $40,000 - $60,000 annually, based on experience

Qualifications

• Prior DA experience Preferred
• Radiology Certification Preferred
• EDDA Preferred but not required
• Experience in Open Dental preferred
• Outstanding positive attitude and demeanor
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of all company policies and rules
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

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