Pediatric Dental Assistant - Experience Wanted but Willing to Train!

Highlands Pediatric Dentistry is looking for an amazing assistant!

Do you love working with kiddos and helping them find their biggest smile? Do you believe in making the community a better place to be? Are you someone that finds yourself happiest when positively impacting the life and health of others during your day-to-day? You may be who we’re looking for!

We are a small pediatric dental practice right in the heart of the Highlands neighborhood, and we’re looking to expand our team! We are looking to hire the right sensitivity and passion for our practice – experience would be preferred, BUT we are willing to train the right person! We pride ourselves on being a fun environment where kids actually enjoy their experience and look forward to coming back. Our goal is to ensure that every child begins their young life with a positive outlook on dental care, as well as to identify those patients with previously embedded fears and help them overcome them.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for each appointment

Assisting the dentist during procedures by utilizing four-handed dentistry

Taking and processing X-rays of patients

Processing lab work for the dentist

Greeting patients as they arrive and helping ease them into their appointment

Advising parents on recommended oral hygiene

The cleaning and flossing of children’s teeth

Updating and maintaining dental records

Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental clinic

Requirements:

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task and remain calm in high-stress environments

Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills

A love for kids and a basic understanding of their development

A calm disposition, with bonus points for talent at building rapport with kiddos who may be scared or anxious

A strong sense of responsibility, good communication skills and a love of teamwork

Ability to take direction, constructive criticism, and consistent follow-through

Flexibility with scheduling

Our current schedule is Tuesday through Friday. Compensation based upon experience.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter letting us know what would make you a great fit for our practice. On your resume, please provide professional references AND salary requirements.

We look forward to meeting you!