Pediatric Dental Assistant

Kav Pediatric Dental PC; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Job summary

Kav Pediatric Dental PC seeks a warm and energetic Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team. You will work closely with the pediatric dentist to deliver exceptional care and make dental visits fun, positive, and stress-free for children and their families.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance during exams and procedures, room preparation, and patient comfort. Prior experience with children and strong interpersonal skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Experience working with children, toddlers, or patients with special healthcare needs is highly desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during pediatric dental examinations, restorations, and surgeries.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment is set up before patient arrival.
• Greet pediatric patients warmly and use management techniques to ease anxiety.
• Take good dental X-rays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

Looking for a warm, high -energy and patient Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with the pediatric dentist to deliver exceptional care while making dental visit a fun, positive and stress free experience for children and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide dedicated chairside assistance during pediatric dental examinations, restorative procedures and surgical treatments.
• Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize dental instruments, and ensure all equiptment is set up prior to patient arrival.
• Greet pediatric patients warmly, use good management techniques to ease anxiety.
• Take good dental x rays.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• HIgh school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, toddlers, or patients with special healthcare needs is highly desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.