Pediatric Expanded Function Dental Assistant

divh2Expanded Function Dental Assistant/h2pEnd your workday by 4 pm or earlier every day with lunch! Looking for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to work in our hygiene group and assist our hygienists with our pediatric and special needs patients. The potential candidate has to have a great personality and love working with children of all ages and needs along with their parents. The candidate also needs to be a team player. Our practice is fast-paced where patients are seen every half hour. The candidate will be assisting the dentist, along with the rest of the clinical staff. This candidate will need to take initiative. We expect the candidate to be able seat patients, perform coronal polishing, take x-rays, take clinical notes, explain treatment to parents, cleaning instruments, and other duties as assigned. We are also a digital practice and the candidate needs to be comfortable utilizing digital imaging and digital charting. Medical or Dental charting experience preferred. The offices hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30-4(school year)7:30-3 (summer) and Friday 8-3./ppRequirements:/pulliMust be able to pass a background check/liliMust have the proper licensure to perform EFDA Duties/liliX-ray Certification/liliIntermediate Computer Skills/liliPediatric and Special Needs Experience preferred/li/ulpPay is based on experience. Benefits are available if the candidate meets eligibility including excellent Health Benefits, PTO, Retirement, Holiday Pay/ppPay Range Starting at $27/hr + Production Bonus/ppCOVID-19 considerations: We have invested heavily to provide a safe environment for our patients and staff. We take the risks of COVID-19 very seriously and exceed the CDC recommended safety measures./p/div