Pediatric Dental Assistant — Caring, Patient-Centered Team

Merhoff Pediatric Dentistry; Williamsburg Square (NC); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merhoff Pediatric Dentistry is hiring a pediatric dental assistant to ensure every patient receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment. You will work chairside, prepare patients, assist the dentist in 4-handed dentistry, and help with charting and scheduling.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, maintaining a friendly, efficient environment, sterilizing instruments, and supporting the administrative team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Competenze

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus.

Mansioni

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early for each clinical day.
• Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy.
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Ensure a timely, patient-friendly experience and greet patients by name.
• Serve as chairside assistant, proficient in 4-handed dentistry and instrument setup.
• Demonstrate proficiency in dental terminology and practice software for chart notes and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organization

Reliability

Dental instruments knowledge

Health & safety

Coronal polishing

Patient interaction

Formazione

High school diploma

Dental assistant school preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Merhoff Pediatric Dentistry is hiring a pediatric dental assistant to ensure every patient receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment. You will work chairside, prepare patients, assist the dentist in 4-handed dentistry, and help with charting and scheduling.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, maintaining a friendly, efficient environment, sterilizing instruments, and supporting the administrative team to keep daily operations running smoothly.