Pediatric Dental Assistant - Caring, Calm & Playful

Specialty Dental Brands; Oklahoma City (OK); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Pediatric Dental OKC, part of Specialty Dental Brands, is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support children and their families. You will help keep rooms ready, assist clinicians, and ensure infection control while delivering friendly care in a fun, supportive environment.

You will document histories, take X‑rays, and teach healthy habits to patients and caregivers, contributing to safety and high-quality pediatric dental care. Join a team that values care, safety, and fun.

Qualifikationen

• One year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Applicable dental assisting credentials and certifications required for assigned duties.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication skills and a caring, patient-centered approach.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• Welcomes children and families, prepares patients for treatment.
• Assists the dentist chairside during examinations and dental procedures.
• Prepares operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and maintains infection control standards.
• Take and process dental X-rays following safety protocols and certification requirements.
• Document medical and dental histories, vital signs, and treatment information.
• Teach children and caregivers healthy oral hygiene habits and provide post-operative instructions.
• Assist during medical or dental emergencies when needed.
• Take preliminary impressions and assist with temporary restorations where permitted by state regulations.
• Maintain dental equipment and help manage supplies, ordering, and inventory.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, safety standards, and required training.
• Support daily practice needs and uphold the core values and team culture.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Patient-centered

Organized

Attention to detail

Customer service

Reliability

Ausbildung

Dental assisting credentials

Jobbeschreibung

Pediatric Dental OKC, part of Specialty Dental Brands, is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support children and their families. You will help keep rooms ready, assist clinicians, and ensure infection control while delivering friendly care in a fun, supportive environment.

You will document histories, take X‑rays, and teach healthy habits to patients and caregivers, contributing to safety and high-quality pediatric dental care. Join a team that values care, safety, and fun.