Pediatric Dental Assistant: Growth, Flexible Hours, Great Benefits

Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k Safe Harbor

PTO

Holiday time

Sick time

Job summary

Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is hiring a full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant to support busy clinical teams in our Burlington/South Burlington area offices. You will set up procedures, take and develop x-rays, manage patient charts, and assist dentists with routine pediatric dentistry tasks.

We value a team player with a positive attitude, eager to learn, and who delivers compassionate patient care in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Must register with the Office of Professional Regulations within 30 days of hire.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• X-ray certification obtained within 6 months of employment.
• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares for procedures, laying out materials; takes and develops x-rays as needed; reviews and completes patient charts; enters charges in the QSI system.
• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using medical history review, dental charting, and charge entries.
• Delivers direct patient care with the dentist, performing routine procedures including x-rays, sealants, fluorides, impressions, and model pouring.
• Documents dental history or chief complaint and reports observations to staff; ensures follow-up on results.
• Assists with emergency measures during treatment.
• Greets and seats patients, establishes rapport, and ensures comfortable visits.
• Provides exceptional customer service for patients and families and maintains professionalism and confidentiality.
• Upholds company values and standards of conduct.
• Follows HIPAA and OSHA regulations and maintains professional appearance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Eager to learn

Reliable

Compassionate patient care

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

CPR Certification

X-ray certification after 6 months

Job description

Timberlane Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is hiring a full-time Pediatric Dental Assistant to support busy clinical teams in our Burlington/South Burlington area offices. You will set up procedures, take and develop x-rays, manage patient charts, and assist dentists with routine pediatric dentistry tasks.

We value a team player with a positive attitude, eager to learn, and who delivers compassionate patient care in a friendly environment.