Pediatric Dental Assistant: 4-Handed Care for Kids

Just Kids Dental; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Just Kids Dental in Kenner, LA is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to work in the operatory, assist dentists, and support patient comfort for children and adolescents. You will also handle sterilization and participate in offsite chairside assistance for general anesthesia cases.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach. This is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative dental team and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year or more of dental assisting experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures in a 4-handed setup.
• Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments.
• Explain procedures and reassure young patients and caregivers.
• Take digital X-rays and maintain patient records.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Provide post-operative instructions and educate caregivers on oral hygiene.
• Travel to offsite facility for chairside assisting during general anesthesia cases.
• Collaborate with the dental team to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain infection control protocols and a clean operatory environment.
• Undertake lab tasks and keep lab/sterile areas stocked.
• Assist front desk with patient scheduling when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Tools

X-ray imaging

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Just Kids Dental in Kenner, LA is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to work in the operatory, assist dentists, and support patient comfort for children and adolescents. You will also handle sterilization and participate in offsite chairside assistance for general anesthesia cases.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, strong communication, and a patient-focused approach. This is a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative dental team and comprehensive