Pediatric Dental Assistant

Job Description

Come join the family! Apple Seeds Pediatric Dentistry of Brushy Creek is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!

We are proud to offer our employees large office perks with a small office feel! We offer:

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities for meeting practice goals

6 weeks of paid time off

100% employer-paid health insurance plan for employees

Employee dental benefits

Vision, life insurance, disability insurance

401k

Uniforms provided

Company-sponsored trips and events

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow

Assist the doctors with all dental procedures

Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient

Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart

Verify patient health history and document appropriately in patient's chart

Discussing diagnosed treatment with the patient

Maintain sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies

Ensure the practice maintains sufficient inventory by ordering clinical supplies

Promote and market the company's services and doctors to patients as well as educate patients

Address patient's questions and/or concerns

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with current CDA certification; or a combination of education and on-the-job training to demonstrate basic chairside dental assisting skills:

Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment

Assisting chairside

Taking x-rays

Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions

Make custom bleaching trays

Current x-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications (or the ability to obtain upon hire)

Demonstrated ability to work in a professional environment with direct patient contact. This includes demonstrating an outgoing and friendly demeanor, greeting patients with a smile as welcomed guests to the practice.

Basic knowledge of dentistry and ability to educate patients regarding their dental health

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment. This includes learning quickly and accepting constructive feedback. Self-motivated and driven for team success.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1 or more years expanded dental assisting experience, preferably in pediatric dentistry

N2O and X-ray certification

Denticon experience (or the ability to learn)

WORK LOCATION

1405 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC 29687

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm (Lunch from 1-2)

Friday 8am-1pm (no lunch)