Pediatric Dental Assistant — Growth & Great Team

Choice-Healthcare-Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Leadership support

Team events

Benefits package

Job summary

Choice-Healthcare-Services in Chico, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care, prepare treatment rooms, pass instruments, and assist doctors during procedures.

The role emphasizes patient education, x-ray operation, sterilization, and accurate charting, with a focus on well-being and team collaboration; certifications preferred include X-ray, Coronal Polish, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Certification from a dental college OR 3+ months related experience and/or training
• X-Ray Certification required
• Coronal Polish Certification required
• Current BLS certification
• Sealant Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the doctor in procedures
• Operates x-ray equipment and takes x-rays
• Prophy teeth
• Instructs patients on oral hygiene
• Chart and treatment plan with doctor
• Sterilizes instruments
• Setup and prepares rooms for hygiene and treatment
• Take IO's
• Charting
• Sealants, if applicable

Skills

Dental assisting

X-ray operation

Infection control

Patient instruction

Education

Dental college certification or 3+ months related experience

Job description

Choice-Healthcare-Services in Chico, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support pediatric dental care, prepare treatment rooms, pass instruments, and assist doctors during procedures.

The role emphasizes patient education, x-ray operation, sterilization, and accurate charting, with a focus on well-being and team collaboration; certifications preferred include X-ray, Coronal Polish, and BLS.