Pediatric Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors, LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Doctors is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will prepare rooms for appointments, assist during procedures, maintain records, and various other administrative tasks. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays

Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some dental industry experience preferred.
• Dental Assistant, Radiography, and CPR certification if required by state.

Responsibilities

• Prepare examination room, sterilize instruments, assist Dentist.
• Update and maintain patients' dental records.
• Take and process x-rays, handle billing and insurance.

Skills

Ability build rapport with patients

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships

Ability to set priorities and multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant certification

Radiography certification

CPR certification

Job description

The vision of Smile Doctors is our people-first culture which creates an environment of passionate, caring Team Members dedicated to providing fun and encouraging relationships with each other and our patients. Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We focus on the importance of the individual and recognize that each person on our Team has something great to offer. We recognize talents and strengths and take care to nurture those abilities to help our Team Members grow into successful people in their careers, in our organization, and beyond.

Looking for a career that makes you smile?

We’re seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team.

Responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of a Dentist.

How you’ll make us better:

• Prepares the examination room for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the Dentist
• Assists the Dentist during their procedure by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment
• Greets patients as they arrive
• Updates and maintains the patients dental records
• Takes and processes x-rays of patients
• Takes billing and insurance details from patients
• Advises patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Assists Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed
• Obtains consent from parents

We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules and multi-task

Prerequisites for success:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some dental industry experience preferred
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

The Perks:

In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

Why Smile Doctors?

As the nation’s leading Orthodontic Support Organization, Smile Doctors partners with local orthodontic practices to offer world-class patient care with hometown heart. We exist to love people first, straighten teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment.

Smile Doctors offers every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond. As the fastest-growing organization of our kind in the industry, we’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles.

This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization! Apply today!

Smile Doctors and all our affiliating practices are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and welcome diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.