Pediatric Dental Assistant

Carolina Pediatric Dentistry; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Pediatric Dentistry seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to provide individualized patient care in a child-friendly setting. Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, maintaining patient records, and creating a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• Dental x-ray certification required.
• Proven experience as dental assistant needed.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods necessary.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments.
• Assist the dentist as a chairside clinical assistant.
• Maintain patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Graduation from dental assistant school

Job description

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About The Practice

At Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, our mission is to promote the best oral health with an emphasis on prevention. We strive to provide excellent dental care in a fun and child-friendly environment, so that our patients feel comfortable and at ease. Our goal is to cultivate a lifelong, positive attitude towards dentistry.

About The Practice

At Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, our mission is to promote the best oral health with an emphasis on prevention. We strive to provide excellent dental care in a fun and child-friendly environment, so that our patients feel comfortable and at ease. Our goal is to cultivate a lifelong, positive attitude towards dentistry.

Job Description

The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
• Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.
• The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
• Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of pediatric dental assisting including, but not limited to: photographs, x-rays, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed, any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
• Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule appointments and cover telephones to help the administrative team when necessary
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15+ patients per day in a timely manner
• Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout dental treatment
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods and undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  
  

Qualifications

• Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
• Dental x-ray certification
• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  
  

Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Requisition Number

2025-15885

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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