Pediatric Dental Assistant

Family Health Care; White Cloud (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Family Health Care in White Cloud, MI is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to provide chairside support to pediatric dentists, maintain instruments and operatory readiness, and communicate with parents to comfort and cooperate with young patients.

The role requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent, and CPR certification is preferred. Basic computer skills and pediatric experience are a plus. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Familiar with basic computer functions.
• Pediatric experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to the pediatric dentist(s).
• Maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians to facilitate comfort.
• Demonstrate patience and empathy towards pediatric patients.
• Provide dental x-rays and ensure proper medication storage.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA requirements.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Communication

Computer basics

Pediatric patient care

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Operatory maintenance

Job description

Family Health Care is currently seeking applicants for the Pediatric Dental Assistant position!

General Function

• To provide chair side assistance to the pediatric dentist(s).
• Act as a resource for other dental staff.
• Maintain dental instruments, equipment and operatories in a clean and ready-for-use manner.
• Functioning as an effective communicator with parents/guardians.
• Demonstrates patience and empathy towards pediatric patients.
• Communicating with the patient to facilitate their comfort and cooperation.
• Provide dental x-rays.
• Ensures compliance with FHC policies and procedures, OSHA accreditation requirements and HIPPA standards.
• Ensures appropriate medication storage.

Requirements for the Position

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Current CPR certification preferred
• Familiar with basic functions of a computer
• Pediatric experience is preferred

Location:White Cloud

Employment Type: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits: Full benefit package including health, vision, dental, disability insurance, life insurance, 401K and PTO

Family Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.