Pediatric Dental Assistant

Family Dental Health; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading pediatric dental practice where you can thrive as a Dental Assistant! This role offers a unique blend of large office perks with a small office feel, making it a welcoming environment for both staff and patients. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patient comfort and care while assisting skilled dentists in various procedures. Enjoy generous benefits including paid time off and comprehensive health insurance, all while working in a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere. If you're passionate about dentistry and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

6 weeks of paid time off

100% employer-paid health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with CDA certification.
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with all dental procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Review patient charts and document appropriate data during exams.
• Promote and educate patients about dental health and services.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Patient Communication

Multi-tasking

Team Collaboration

Basic Dentistry Knowledge

Education

Dental Assisting Program Graduation

CDA Certification

X-ray Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Come join the family! Apple Seeds Pediatric Dentistry of Five Forks is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!

We are proud to offer our employees large office perks with a small office feel! We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities for meeting practice goals
• 6 weeks of paid time off
• 100% employer-paid health insurance plan for employees
• Vision, life insurance, disability insurance
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow
• Assist the doctors with all dental procedures
• Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient
• Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart
• Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart
• Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient
• Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies
• Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients
• Address patient's questions and/or concerns

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills:
  • Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment
  • Assisting chairside
  • Taking x-rays
  • Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions
  • Make custom bleaching trays
• Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire)
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.
• Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in pediatric dentistry
• N2O and X-ray certification
• Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)
  
  

WORK LOCATION

• 216 Scuffletown Rd, Ste D, Simpsonville, SC 29681

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Thursday 8 am - 5 pm (Lunch from 1-2)