Pediatric Dental Assistant

Mycarolinasmile; Rolesville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric dentistry seeks a dedicated dental assistant to provide exceptional care to young patients. Your role will involve welcoming patients, assisting during treatments, and ensuring a comfortable environment for each visit. With a focus on teamwork and patient interaction, you'll play a crucial part in creating a positive experience for families. This position offers a supportive work atmosphere where your skills in dental assisting will be valued and developed. Join a team that prioritizes patient care and professional growth while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401(k)

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of sterilization methods and dental instruments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments, ensuring comfort.
• Assist the dentist with procedures and maintain accurate patient records.
• Sterilize instruments and keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.

Skills

Dental x-ray certification

Experience as dental assistant

Knowledge of dental instruments

Health & safety regulations

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school graduation

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

About the Practice

At Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry - Wake Forest, each member of our team has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

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

2025-15528