Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant OpportunityWe are looking for an excellent Dental Assistant to join our Dental Practice!Job Type: Full-time. Mon-Fri 8:00 am- 5:00 pm Sat 8:00 am- 2:00 pm Hourly + Monthly Bonuses Pay rate $18.00-$23.00Wouldn't it be cool to put your skills to the test and work in a unique environment where every day is an experience?Picture yourself working in a fun rapidly growing pediatric dental office where you are guaranteed a unique experience. We launched Children's Dental FunZone in 2002 with a simple mission. We treat your kids as our own. 23 years later, we still hold to the founding core values of Integrity, Excellent Customer Service, Accountability, and Teamwork. These core values ring true not only for our patients but also for our employees.Must have a minimum of 1-year experience as a Dental assistant. Requirements: Dental Assistant schooling is required. Dental Pediatric experience is preferred. Infection Control & X-Ray/Radiation certificate holder required. CPR/BLS certificate holder preferred. Spanish-bilingual is preferred.Join the CDFZ Team and you'll enjoy the following: Highly competitive salaries & Paid Time Off (Vacation) Medical, Dental, FSA, & Vision coverage 401(k) plan Continuing Education Courses (CE) Offered Employee Discounts and Employee Referral Incentive ProgramJob Duties: Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays). Take patients' medical history, blood pressure, and pulse. Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment. Provide Pre/Post OP instructions for oral care following surgery or dental treatment procedures. Teach patients oral hygiene to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling). Take impressions of the patient's teeth for study casts (models of teeth). Chart/enter a treatment into Dentrix Ascend.Desired Profile/Background: MUST LOVE WORKING WITH CHILDREN. Excellent communication and computer skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Clean, neat professional appearance. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Must work some SaturdaysChildren's Dental FunZone is dedicated to serving children's, toddlers', and teens' unique needs. We offer comprehensive services including preventive Pediatric Dental Care and Orthodontics. Our teams of dental professionals are changing the face of pediatric dental care through our dedication to oral health and compassionate care for our patients and their guardians. Our practices are based on a patient-centric approach achieved through significant teamwork, flexibility, and commitment.