Pediatric Expanded Function Dental Assistant

End your workday by 4 pm or earlier every day with lunch! Looking for an Expanded Function Dental Assistant to work in our hygiene group and assist our hygienists with our pediatric and special needs patients. The potential candidate has to have a great personality and love working with children of all ages and needs along with their parents. The candidate also needs to be a team player. Our practice is fast‑paced where patients are seen every half hour. The candidate will be assisting the dentist, along with the rest of the clinical staff. This candidate will need to take initiative. We expect the candidate to be able to seat patients, perform coronal polishing, take x-rays, take clinical notes, explain treatment to parents, clean instruments, and other duties as assigned. We are also a digital practice and the candidate needs to be comfortable utilizing digital imaging and digital charting. Medical or Dental charting experience preferred. The office's hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30-4 (school year), 7:30-3 (summer) and Friday 8-3. Responsibilities Assisting the dentist and hygienists with pediatric and special needs patient care, seating patients, performing coronal polishing, x‑ray taking, clinical note taking, treatment explanation, instrument cleaning, and additional duties. Requirements Must be able to pass a background check Must have the proper licensure to perform EFDA duties X‑ray certification Intermediate computer skills Pediatric and special needs experience preferred Job Types Full‑time, Part‑time Pay Starting at $27/hr + production bonus Benefits Health benefits, PTO, retirement, holiday pay (eligibility required) COVID‑19 Considerations We have invested heavily to provide a safe environment for our patients and staff. We take the risks of COVID‑19 very seriously and exceed the CDC recommended safety measures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cascadia Global Security / Cascadia Off-Duty