Pediatric Office Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dental Care Of Memphis
Memphis, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and happy dental assistants who will serve our child patients and their parents. Bilingual is strongly preferred. Excellent customer service is a must for this position. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Previous experience is recommended. Coronal polishing is a plus. Sealant certified is a plus. Please contact us if you would like to join a terrific team and growing practice in a great new location.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome customers in the dental office
  • Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
  • Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
  • Sterilize instruments according to regulations
  • Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed
  • Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
  • Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  • Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

  • Proven experience as dental assistant
  • Ability to work with others in a team approach
  • Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
  • Understanding of health & safety regulations
  • Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks. Coronal polishing is a plus
  • Good computer skills
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Well-organized and reliable
  • Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • TN DA Liscence (Required)
  • Radiology Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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