Dental Assistant OR Front Desk- Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Dentistry for Children and Adolescents is looking for a friendly, reliable, outgoing, and motivated bilingual (Spanish/English) team member to join our pediatric dental team!

We are specifically seeking someone who is fluent in both Spanish and English to help us provide excellent communication and care to our Spanish-speaking patients and their families.

We are hiring for either a Front Desk Receptionist OR a Dental Assistant. You will be considered for the position that best matches your experience, strengths, and interests. You will NOT be expected to perform both roles.

If you have customer service or front-office experience, we would love to hear from you. If you're interested in becoming a dental assistant but don't have dental experience, that's okay! We provide on-the-job training, and prior dental assisting experience or certification is not required.

Dental Assistant

Our dental assistants work alongside our dentists to provide excellent care to children, teenagers, and patients with special needs. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the dentist during treatment procedures

• Setting up and breaking down operatories

• Taking dental radiographs (x-rays) after appropriate training

• Providing patients and parents with post-treatment instructions

• Communicating with patients and families in both Spanish and English

• Educating patients on proper oral hygiene

• Maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment

• Performing other clinical duties as needed

No prior dental assisting experience is required. No dental assistant certification is required. We provide on-the-job training for the right candidate!

Front Desk Receptionist

Our front desk team plays an important role in creating a welcoming experience for our patients and their families. Responsibilities include:

• Greeting patients and parents with a friendly and professional attitude

• Communicating with patients and families in both Spanish and English

• Scheduling and managing appointments

• Checking patients in and out

• Verifying insurance

• Answering phones and assisting families with questions

• Providing excellent customer service

• Performing other front-office duties as needed

Front desk experience or dental knowledge is preferred but not required. Customer service experience, fluency in Spanish and English, and a positive, personable attitude are important.

 

What We're Looking For

• Fluent in Spanish and English

• Friendly and personable

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Reliable and responsible

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Comfortable working with children and teenagers

• Enjoys working with patients with special needs

• Able to work well as part of a team

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Schedule & Pay

Full-time | Monday–Thursday with half-day Fridays every other week

No nights or weekends required.

$16.50–$19.00 per hour, based on experience and how well you complement our dental team, plus daily overtime for hours worked beyond 8 hours.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching

• Profit sharing

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• 10 paid holidays after a 90-day probationary period

• 10 paid vacation days after one year of employment

• Employee discount

• Uniform and shoe allowance

• Continuing education opportunities

About Dentistry for Children and Adolescents

Established in 1949, Dentistry for Children and Adolescents has proudly served Savannah and the surrounding communities for more than 70 years. Our patients and employees are the heart of our practice, and we are committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment for the children and families we serve.

Whether you're an experienced front-office professional or someone looking to start a career in dental assisting, we want to hear from you! If you are fluent in both Spanish and English and enjoy working with children and families, we'd love to have you join our team.

Apply today and let us help you find the role that's the right fit for you.

Location: Savannah, GA
Position: Full-Time – Front Desk OR Dental Assistant
Pay: $16.50–$19.00 per hour + daily overtime