Pediatric Dental Assistant

Just Kids Dental; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Just Kids Dental in Kenner, LA is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to work in the operatory, assist dentists, and support patient comfort for children and adolescents. You will also handle sterilization and participate in offsite chairside assistance for general anesthesia cases.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach. This is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative dental team and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year or more of dental assisting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures in a 4-handed setup.
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments.
• Explain procedures and reassure young patients and caregivers.
• Take digital X-rays and maintain patient records.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Provide post-operative instructions and educate caregivers on oral hygiene.
• Travel to offsite facility for chairside assisting during general anesthesia cases.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain infection control protocols and a clean operatory environment.
• Undertake lab tasks and keep lab/sterile areas stocked.
• Assist front desk with patient scheduling when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

X-ray imaging

Sterilization equipment

Job description

About Us:

Just Kids Dental is a pediatric dental office with a strong commitment to providing superior dental care to underserved communities in Louisiana. Our mission is to improve the overall medical condition and quality of life of our patients by offering compassionate, top-quality dental care in a safe and caring environment. We treat every patient as if they were our own child, upholding our vision of better oral health for all.

Position Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Dental Assistants to join our team at Just Kids Dental. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dental care to children and adolescents. Your primary responsibility will be working in the operatory setting, assisting our dentists during dental procedures, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of our young patients. Additionally, you will be involved in sterilization procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists during dental procedures in an efficient and effective manner via 4-handed dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments for dental procedures.
• Ensure the comfort and ease of young patients by explaining procedures and addressing their concerns.
• Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Provide post-operative instructions and educate patients and their caregivers on proper oral hygiene.
• Travel to offsite facility (Children's Hospital) to provide chairside assisting offsite for general anesthesia cases.
• Work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver the highest standard of care.
• Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe operatory environment.
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
• Keep up with the lab/ sterile areas well stocked.
• Occasionally assist the front desk with patient scheduling.

Shift/ Scheduling:

This is a full time position, Monday - Friday.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year or more of dental assisting experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care.

Preferred qualifications:

• Pediatric dental experience
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
• X-Ray Certification
• BLS/ CPR certification
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification
• Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA/ EDDA)

Benefits:

At Just Kids Dental, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including:

• Healthcare coverage
• Vision and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

If you are a compassionate and experienced Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric dental care, we invite you to join our team at Just Kids Dental. Help us make a difference in the lives of underserved children and contribute to their improved oral health and overall well-being.

Just Kids Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Once an applicant is considered for employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a background check and 10-panel drug screening.