What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dental Assistant position at Big Smiles Ranch?
Are you passionate about an amazing work culture that goes out of its way to give patients a world class dental experience, without the constraints of a corporate chain dentistry setting? Big Smiles Ranch, a leading private practice pediatric dental office in Odessa, TX, is seeking a fun, experienced, and detail oriented chairside dental assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Communications : Interact with patients and parents to provide a fun professional environment.
- Xrays: Be able to take high quality digital xrays.
- Chart and create treatment plans: Be able to assist the dentists in charting, and creation of treatment plans.
- Chairside Assist: Assist both dentists and hygienists in clinical treatment of patients.
- Sterilization of instruments: Maintain stringent infection control protocols
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with a team to maintain an exceptional patient experience.
Qualifications:
- 2 years dental assisting in a pediatric practice (preferred)
- Current Texas Dental Assistant License
- Have Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certificate
- A passion for working with people and creating a positive environment for their dental care journey.
- Proficient in using dental practice management software
Join us at Big Smiles Ranch and be a part of a team dedicated to transforming dental visits into Big Smiles!
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter to drjoel@bigsmilesranch.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22