Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Position at Smile Lodge Pediatric DentistryThe Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive, supportive environment. We're looking for reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location!No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed. Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour shifts Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Starting Pay: $20.00 per hourWhat We OfferA 4-day work weekPaid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off optionsHealth and Dental Insurance available after only 3 months of employment401(k) optionsConsistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)Annual performance-based raisesSupportive team culture and growth opportunitiesResponsibilitiesRetrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner and escorts them back to the clinical areaEscorts patients and responsible parties to check out at the completion of the appointmentIdentifies any chief areas of concern to be brought to the dentist's or hygienist's attentionReceives and documents consent for any treatment to be performed during the visit (fluoride, radiographs, N20, sedation, etc.)Takes and documents diagnostic radiographs on patients when the need is identified by a licensed professionalConsistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardiansAccurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointmentIs able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valuedAccurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptionsEngages the patient during "downtimes" when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassedAnticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visitAdheres to OSHA standards by consistently wearing PPE (Personal protective equipment)Efficiently breaks down, cleans, and sets up work stations (chairs and rooms) in between appointments to OSHA standardsMaintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certificationNon-Essential TasksKeeps the work station clean and stocked at all timesEmbodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentStrong interpersonal and communication skillsReliable, professional, and eager to learnComfort working with childrenMust be available for a full-time, four-day work weekJoin our team at The Smile Lodge and help make every child's dental visit a positive experience!