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Dental Assistant

$14 per hour

Kids Dental Brands

Job Description

Job Description

Dental Assistant - Happy Smiles (Meridian)

Happy Smiles is offering a full-time opportunity as a Dental Assistant at our Meridian office. We are an upbeat team looking for an individual who has a passion for helping others and wants to make a positive difference in their community.

Why Join Us?

  • Modern, kid-friendly facility designed for comfort and efficiency
  • Cutting-edge technology combined with a compassionate care approach
  • A supportive network that encourages growth into leadership roles
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s health and your own career journey

Summary of Essential Job Functions

  • Work chair-side with dentists, perform patient care, and general laboratory duties
  • Take and process dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
  • Take impressions of the patient's teeth (models), extractions, composite fillings, etc...
  • Teach patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling)
  • Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse
  • Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
  • Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures

At a Glance

  • Certifications Required : CDA or RDA.
  • Additional Certifications: X-ray certification, Sealant polishing & Nitrous Certification is a plus.
  • Experience : No previous experience required but must have Dental Assistant certification
  • Job Type: Full-time

Compensation and Schedule

  • Salary: Starting at $14.00 depending on certifications. Additional increases for experience
  • Bonus Pay: up to $600 additional per month
  • Schedule: On-site. Monday - Friday

Benefits That Support You Personally and Professionally

At Kids Dental Brands, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings for the this role include:

  • Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • Supplemental Benefits - Voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection, critical illness, hospitalization, and cancer insurance.
  • Wellness Program - Incentive-based wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Financial Security - 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future.
  • Paid Time Off - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off, eight (8) paid holidays annually, and dedicated wellness days.

Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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