Pedo Dental Assistant

Overview:

Our conveniently located office offers a range of affordable, high quality dental services-from routine teeth cleanings to complex procedures. We believe that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture.

Responsibilities:

Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties

Attend to the patient and parents individual concerns and expectations

Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines

Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist - complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients in an efficient and timely manner, record patient charting and all of the dentist’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist

Take and understand basic pediatric vital signs

Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist

Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer’s guidelines

Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations

Qualifications:

• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state (e.g. coronal polish, radiograph exposure, ultrasonic scaling for orthodontic procedures, pit and fissure sealant application, etc)

• Associate degree or one-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Permanent