Pediatric Dental Assistant

Peach Tree Dental; Ruston, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Peach Tree for Kids in Ruston, LA is seeking a Dental Assistant to educate patients, assist clinicians, and maintain a smooth workflow in a fast-paced dental office.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, dental terminology knowledge, and excellent organizational skills, with experience in taking digital X-rays and handling clinical supplies. OSHA safety practices are required, and a friendly, patient-focused demeanor is essential.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior dentistry and dental terminology knowledge.
• Friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients on dental procedures and maintain post-op instructions.
• Manage supplies and organize lab equipment.
• Take digital X-rays and support doctors’ schedules.
• Adhere to OSHA and safety policies and procedures.
• Listen to patients’ needs and address concerns.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Dental terminology

Organizational skills

Tools

Digital X-ray

Lab equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

Peach Tree for Kids

Ruston, LA 71270

Pay: Starting from $12-$18 hourly, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday to Friday (7:30am – 5:00pm)

Saturday Rotation (7:50am - 1:00pm)

Benefits offered for Full-time Dental Assistants:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Dependent Care & Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
• Basic Life, AD&D & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability

Perks & Rewards for Full-time Dental Assistants:

• Access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment
• Paid Time Off & Sick time
• 6 paid Holidays a year
• Company-provided CPR certification and renewals
• Mentorship from a dedicated Dental Assistant Support Team

Job Description

With our hearts, minds, and hands, we are building better smiles, relationships, and lives. Living this purpose over the last 25 years has allowed us to create a world-class dental organization that continues to grow.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic environment? We are looking for people who love to smile and love helping others. Our team takes great pride in providing our patients a positive environment and experience. If you want to be part of a dental team that will challenge and develop you and encourage you to go above and beyond with others committed to doing the same, we would love to talk with you!

Peach Tree for Kids is seeking a Dental Assistant to educate our patients to maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime, treat them like family, and keep them comfortable. The Dental Assistant supports the clinical care of patients. Other functions include managing supplies, listening to patient’s needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctors’ schedules, and adhering to OSHA and safety policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant will also organize and maintain lab equipment, take digital X-rays and provide comprehensive post-op dental instruction to patients.

The ideal Dental Assistant candidate should possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, superior dentistry and dental terminology knowledge, a friendly, outgoing demeanor, and excellent organizational skills.