Dental Assistant (x-ray certified)

Clover Kids Pediatric Dentistry OpportunityAre you ready to work in a practice where every child is treated with compassion, every family feels welcomed, and every visit is designed to create a positive dental experience.At Clover Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that empathy, teamwork, and exceptional patient care are at the heart of everything we do. As a proud partner of Chord Specialty Dental Partners, you'll have the support, resources, and opportunities needed to thrive while helping us deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.We combine our individuality and child-centered dental expertise to practice group dentistry to create healthy smiles and positive experiences that last a lifetime. By working together as one team, we provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of every child and family.Job SummaryThe Dental Assistant (X-Ray Certified) (DA) is an important part of Chord Specialty Dental Partners team. The DA will plan, coordinate, oversee, and provide pediatric patient care for all areas within the dental standards of practice and the policies of Chord Specialty Dental Partners. The DA will also help to maintain equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness and efficiency of the office.Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm and Friday 8:15am - 12:30pmResponsibilitiesPlan, implement, and evaluate dental care for patients based on individual, specific patient needs and according to dentist's orders.Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.Provides diagnostic information by taking all radiographs and quantity of radiographs deemed medically necessary by the clinical judgement of the treating dentist.Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments using four-handed dentistry.Maintain appropriate certifications and/or licensures.Perform all other duties as assigned by management.QualificationsWhat you'll Need:High school diploma or equivalentDANB X-Ray CertificationKnowledge of appropriate radiation techniques/proceduresKnowledge of OSHA and HIPA policiesCustomer Service Experience – Friendly and helpful demeanor with patients and co-workers.Flexibility – Must adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.Ability to work well under stressful situationsMust be available to travel to other locations to meet operational needsPreferred, but not required:Knowledge of electronic dental records and practice management systems, specifically Denticon.Dental office experienceCoronal Polishing, Nitrous, and Sealants certification