Pediatric Dental Assistant & Sterilization Tech Pro

PepperPointe Partnerships; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Vacation & Personal Days

401K

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The role includes sterilization duties, chairside support, scheduling, and maintaining patient records. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour based on experience.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and paid holidays. If you are motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to child-focused care, apply today.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Knowledgeable in health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail, well-organized, and reliable.
• High school diploma; dental assistant school preferred.
• Dental Assisting Certification.
• Dental X-Ray Certification.
• Coronal Polishing (preferred, not required).
• EDDA (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide a comforting experience for patients during treatments and checkups.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the dentist chairside to support procedures with precision and efficiency.
• Undertake tasks as instructed.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Health and safety regulations

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma (preferred: dental assistant school)

Dental Assisting Certification

Dental X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polishing (preferred)

EDDA (preferred)

Job description

Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The role includes sterilization duties, chairside support, scheduling, and maintaining patient records. Competitive pay ranges from $17 to $20 per hour based on experience.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and paid holidays. If you are motivated, compassionate, and dedicated to child-focused care, apply today.