Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistant

Job description:

Join our Pediatric Dental Team and inspire children to care for their smiles. Help them overcome fears of dentistry and increase their confidence. Work hard and have fun with a team that takes great pride providing the highest level of customer service all while earning a competitive wage and amazing benefits package. Read more below!

We are seeking a dependable, outgoing customer service driven individual to fill our Full time Dental Assisting position (average 35hrs/week). Our office provides an exciting, rewarding and team oriented atmosphere for each team member. You would be responsible for interacting with our patients and their families regarding their oral healthcare needs and services we provide. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care and customer service so communication skills are a must. Attention to detail is paramount as you would also be responsible for preparing our patients for care and assisting our dentist on procedures.

Dental Assistant's Objective:

• To educate patients and families on proper oral hygiene and their unique dental needs.
• To facilitate patient care by assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing the patient, treatment rooms and instruments.

Desired Traits:

• Awesome People Skills High Degree of Professionalism
• Dependable with Strong Work Ethic
• Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Honest/Open
• Looking for Long Term Position
• Always Looking to Improve Skills

Responsibilities:

• Review patient charts daily
• Prepare rooms for treatment-
• Obtain patient x-rays in accordance to regulations
• Maintain/Clean your work environment
• Greeting patient and preparing them for treatment
• Assist dentist in chairside procedures
• Managing patients and families
• Providing detailed post-care instructions
• Explaining procedures and expectations
• Cleaning up the patient after treatment
• Reviewing oral hygiene techniques and its importance
• Maintaining accurate dental records in our electronic record system
• Digital scanning with Itero scanner
• Delivering appliances
• Promote the office
• Changing out wires and brackets
• Adjusting fit of clear aligners such as Invisalign
• Adjusting retainer fit

Skills/Qualifications:

• BLS Certification
• Dental X-ray Certification
• 1+ years dental assisting experience required, orthodontic experience preferred
• Background check
• Experience with Electronic Dental Records desired

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 23.00+ (Based on Experience. Those that possess greater knowledge and skill sets will be offered a higher starting salary)

Expected hours: 34-36 per week, some Saturdays

Full time position offers a total compensation package including health insurance, profit sharing plan, paid time off, competitive wages and a work environment where you can make a difference!

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, MI 48307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $23 - $26 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No