Dental Assistant - Assisted Hygiene

Job Description

Job Description

Our pediatric office is busy and growing, with a need for a dedicated assistant to work with our dentists to provide exemplary dental care for our patients. Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of dental experience in an assisting role, has a current LDA license, and is excellent at customer service, organization, and communication.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary. Currently, we are hiring for full-time (4 days per week), 7 AM - 3:30 PM, with a retention bonus package.

If you are looking for a career where you can balance your personal and professional life, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation:

$62,000 - $70,000

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Prepare and layout sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
• Welcome patient and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during their appointment
• Measure and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients’ mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if needed
• Schedule appointments for patient care follow up, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures

Qualifications:

• Active BLS/CPR certification is required
• Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required

About Company

St. Paul Pediatric Dentistry is a privately owned practice with five dedicated doctors focused on providing exceptional dental care to children in our community.

We are committed to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment. 

The one thing that we place a high value on is our employees' time. We want to provide our team with a work-life "blend". Your last patient is dismissed at 3 pm, allowing you to get to personal appointments, school events, and other day-to-day demands before the dinner rush.