Dental Assistant - Pediatric

Cascadia Global Security / Cascadia Off-Duty; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their hygiene group. This role involves assisting hygienists with pediatric and special needs patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a great personality, be a team player, and possess essential skills like X-ray certification and intermediate computer abilities. With flexible hours and a supportive team, this position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and training. If you have a passion for working with children and are eager to learn, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and have X-ray certification.
• Experience with pediatric and special needs patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist hygienists with pediatric and special needs patients.
• Take x-rays, clinical notes, and explain treatments to parents.

Skills

X-ray Certification

Intermediate Computer Skills

Pediatric Experience

Special Needs Experience

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Digital Imaging Software

Digital Charting Systems

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants.

End your workday by 4 pm or earlier every day with lunch! Looking for a Dental Assistant to work in our hygiene group and assist our hygienists with our pediatric and special needs patients. The potential candidate has to have a great personality and love working with children of all ages and needs along with their parents. The candidate also needs to be a team player. Our practice is fast-paced where patients are seen every half hour. The candidate will be assisting the dentist, along with the rest of the clinical staff. This candidate will need to take initiative.

We expect the candidate to be able to seat patients, take x-rays, take clinical notes, explain treatment to parents, clean instruments, and other duties as assigned. We are also a digital practice, and the candidate needs to be comfortable utilizing digital imaging and digital charting. Medical or dental charting experience preferred.

The office's hours are Monday 7:30-2 (Twice a Month), Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-4, Wednesday 10-4, and Friday 7:30-2. In the summer, we end our day at 3. Willing to train the right candidate.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check
• X-ray Certification
• Intermediate Computer Skills
• Pediatric and Special Needs Experience preferred

Pay is based on experience. Benefits are available if the candidate meets eligibility including excellent Health Benefits, PTO, Retirement, Holiday Pay.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay Range Starting at $18/hr.

COVID-19 considerations: We have invested heavily to provide a safe environment for our patients and staff. We take the risks of COVID-19 very seriously and exceed the CDC-recommended safety measures.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider