What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Pediatric Dentistry?
A pediatric dental assistant is an oral care professional who assists fully-licensed dentists throughout the processes of dental examinations, cleaning, and other types of dental procedures strictly performed on patients who are children.
Trained to work with infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers, pediatric dental assistants help educate those patients and communicate with their parents regarding a variety of oral health and hygiene concerns. A pediatric dental assistant is essential to pediatric dental practices as he or she facilitates the overall productivity of the office by streamlining the flow of incoming and outgoing patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Pediatrics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No nights
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 precautions including: patients, parents & staff wear a mask, waiting room closed, common surfaces sanitized regularly, pre-work & pre-appointment screening, temperature checks
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $20