Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Position at The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry

The 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 hour

What We Offer

• A 4-day work week
• Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
• Health and Dental Insurance available after only 3 months of employment
• 401(k) options
• Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
• Annual performance-based raises
• Supportive team culture and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Retrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner and escorts them back to the clinical area
• Escorts patients and responsible parties to check out at the completion of the appointment
• Identifies any chief areas of concern to be brought to the dentist's or hygienist's attention
• Receives 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 professional
• Consistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardians
• Accurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointment
• Is able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valued
• Accurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptions
• Engages the patient during "downtimes" when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassed
• Anticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visit
• Adheres 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 standards
• Maintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certification

Non-Essential Tasks

• Keeps the work station clean and stocked at all times
• Embodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
• Comfort working with children
• Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week

Join our team at The Smile Lodge and help make every child's dental visit a positive experience!