Pediatric Dental Assistant - Friendly, Bilingual Player

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Pay

Medical Vision Dental

401(k) plan

Scrubs

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group is seeking a fun, friendly registered dental assistant and dental assistant who enjoys working with children. You will provide direct patient care, record treatment notes, and support the dental team in a high-volume pediatric environment.

Responsibilities include chairside assisting, taking diagnostic X-rays, coronal polish and sealants (RDA duties), preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant experience with pediatric care preferred.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of sterilization and dental instruments.
• Excellent customer service and record keeping.
• Must work full-time Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

• DA duties including diagnostic x-rays and chairside assisting.
• RDA duties including coronal polish and sealants.
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure comfort.
• Set up instruments, equipment and materials.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records including charting.
• Record accurate patient vitals.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keep operatory clean and well-stocked.

Skills

RDA license

Bilingual

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer skills

Record keeping

Well-organized

Education

RDA license

Job description

Santa Maria Pediatric Dental Group is seeking a fun, friendly registered dental assistant and dental assistant who enjoys working with children. You will provide direct patient care, record treatment notes, and support the dental team in a high-volume pediatric environment.

Responsibilities include chairside assisting, taking diagnostic X-rays, coronal polish and sealants (RDA duties), preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining accurate records.