Pediatric Dental Assistant

Smile Doctors; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision and life insur

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Today's Pediatric Dentistry Novi is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team in Novi, MI. The role involves assisting the Dentist, preparing rooms, taking X-rays, and managing patient records to ensure a smooth workflow.

You will greet patients, schedule appointments, collect billing details, and educate families on oral hygiene. Certification requirements and state-specific radiography CPR may apply, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, patient-first culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Rapport building

Relationship building

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Pediatric Dental AssistantApply: Novi, MI: Full time: Posted Today: JR101127Looking for a career that makes you smile? Today's Pediatric Dentistry- Novi is 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* Schedules patient appointments* Takes billing and insurance details from patients* Advises patients on recommended oral hygiene* Assists Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed* Obtains consent from parents **Your special skills:**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:* Competitive salary* 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 Today's Pediatric Dentistry?**We exist to love our patients first, clean and fix teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. We offer 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. 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!*