Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatric

Iannessa Pediatric Dentistry; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Job summary

Iannessa Pediatric Dentistry seeks a Lead Dental Assistant to support our pediatric dentist and hygienists. The role handles seating patients, taking X-rays, noting clinical details, and explaining treatment to parents in a fast-paced office.

Comfort with digital imaging/charting is required; prior pediatric and special needs experience preferred. Strong teamwork, initiative, and the ability to end the day by 4 pm are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must have current X-ray certification or willing to train
• Experience with pediatric and special needs patients is preferred
• Strong computer skills and ability to manage back-office tasks

Responsibilities

• Seat patients and assist dentist and hygienists
• Take X-rays and maintain accurate clinical notes
• Explain treatment plans to parents and guardians
• Assist with instrument cleaning and sterilization
• Manage dental supplies and back-office organization

Skills

X-ray tech

Pediatric experience

Team player

Initiative

Education

Dental assisting certification

X-ray certification

Tools

Digital imaging

Digital charting

Job description

End your workday by 4 pm or earlier every day!

Looking for a Lead Dental Assistant to work with our Pediatric Dentist and assist our hygienists with our pediatric and special needs patients. The candidate must have a great personality and love working with children of all ages and needs, as well as 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 assist 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 perform 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. Need to take the lead in managing the office dental supplies and organizing the back office.

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

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check
• X-ray Certification (willing to train)
• 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, and Holiday Pay.

Job Types: Full-time