Pediatric Dental Assistant

D4C Dental; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Health Savings Account, Flex Spending

401K

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Job summary

A pediatric dental practice in Austin, Texas seeks a Dental Assistant who loves working with children and is dedicated to quality care. The role includes assisting in ensuring children develop healthy habits and provides opportunities for professional growth. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, is customer service-oriented, and possesses strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• Pediatric dental assisting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles.
• Support the training and development of less experienced dental assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

PC skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Radiography requirements per state regulations

Job description

As a Dental Assistant with Lone Star Pediatric Dentistry, you will play a vital role in ensuring children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles!

If you have a heart for children, and enjoy working with a fun team of like-minded professionals dedicated to quality care, we would love to speak with you!

Pediatric Dental Assisting experience is preferred, however, we will support the training and development of an experienced dental assistant. Our ideal candidate loves kids, is flexible and reliable, and seeks to grow professionally.

Hours: 7:30 to 5

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Health Savings Account, Flex Spending
• 401K
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Community Giving Back

Education and Credentials

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is .
• Radiography requirements according to the state regulations.

Job Related Experience

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• Pediatric experience, preferred

Job-Related Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication - effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image- one that is reflective of Company Values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills with an ability to learn and successfully use new software programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions

• Travel between the assigned offices, if needed
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles