Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant!
Make a Difference Every Day-One Smile at a Time!
Are you a compassionate, energetic Dental Assistant who loves working with children and wants to be part of a positive, supportive team? We'd love to meet you!
We're an established, patient-focused pediatric dental practice expanding into a brand-new, state-of-the-art, fully paperless office. Our practice combines the stability of an experienced team with the excitement of a modern facility designed to provide exceptional care for our young patients.
If you're looking for a workplace where teamwork, positivity, and fun are part of every day, this is the opportunity for you!
Position Summary
As a Dental Assistant, you'll play an essential role in creating a welcoming, comfortable experience for children and their families while supporting our dentists in delivering outstanding pediatric dental care. You'll work alongside an experienced, collaborative team that values professionalism, compassion, and continuous learning.
What You'll Do
- Assist dentists during a variety of pediatric dental procedures by preparing patients, instruments, and treatment rooms.
- Ensure operatories are fully prepared, organized, and turned over efficiently throughout the day.
- Maintain clinical inventory and coordinate ordering of dental supplies.
- Follow OSHA and infection control protocols for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Take dental radiographs, impressions, and other diagnostic records as permitted.
- Accurately document patient histories, charting, and treatment notes using our paperless electronic dental records.
- Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions.
- Collaborate with the front office to ensure efficient scheduling, patient flow, and an outstanding patient experience.
- Help create a fun, positive, and comforting environment where children feel safe and excited to visit the dentist.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience.
- Current Dental Assistant certification and radiology certification as required by state regulations.
- Experience in pediatric dentistry is preferred but not required-we're happy to train the right candidate!
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Knowledge of infection control procedures, dental terminology, and electronic dental records.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for providing exceptional patient care.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Join an established, experienced, and supportive dental team.
- Work in a beautiful brand-new, fully digital, paperless practice with the latest technology.
- Enjoy a positive, collaborative culture where your contributions are valued.
- Care for amazing pediatric patients in a fun, upbeat environment.
- Opportunities for continued learning, professional development, and career growth.
- Be part of a practice that celebrates teamwork, kindness, and making every child's visit a positive experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Learning Management System (LMS) for ongoing education
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion, and enthusiasm to a practice where you'll truly enjoy coming to work every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create healthy smiles that last a lifetime!