Registered Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry

Greetings! Are you a Registered Dental Assistant interested in advancing your career in a fun and supportive pediatric private practice? If you are seeking value in your work and are interested in making a positive difference in the lives of young patients, we would love to hear from you!

About Us: We're a brand new, state-of-the-art, specialty office in Fremont, focused on delivering exceptional care and service to our patients and families. Our goal is to help children set the foundations for a lifetime of good oral health, through positive experiences at the dentist. >> To learn more about us, visit us online at: www.missionpeakpediatricdentistry.com

Whom are we seeking?: We are seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented individual with experience in pediatric dentistry, interested in working part-time (2-3 days days/week) initially and adding additional days as our practice grows (open for discussion). An ideal candidate should have basic aptitude in primary teeth numbering and procedures (ie. fillings, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, zirconia crowns, extractions, space maintenance). Strong references and a willingness to learn will be valued for candidates without pediatric experience. Come seize this unique opportunity to join a practice in its infancy and become a core member of our team!

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Patient interaction & engagement/delivering exceptional customer service
• Chairside assisting (tray/room setups, four-handed dentistry, suctioning, room breakdown)
• Supporting the doctor in basic behavior management (ie. tell-show-do)
• Digital dental radiography (intraoral & extraoral)
• Charting & note taking in Open Dental software
• Intake of patient medical & dental histories
• Instrument sterilization, supply inventory
• Cross-training with the front office team & occasionally helping with admin duties

Salary: starting at $25-35/hour (varies by qualifications & experience in pediatrics)

Hours: up to 24-hours/week (2-3 days), with the opportunity for additional days as the practice grows

Benefits:

• Paid-time off
• Paid sick time
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Eligibility for additional benefits over time

**REQUIREMENTS**

License & Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Education & Experience:

• High School (Required)
• Dental Assisting Program (Preferred)
• Dental Assisting in a pediatric setting: 1 year (Strongly Preferred)

Qualities of an Ideal Candidate:

• Effective communication skills & a positive attitude
• Comfortable engaging with patients & parents
• Enjoys taking initiative & problem solving
• Punctual, and possesses a strong work ethic
• Excels in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literate

References:

• Please provide 2 professional references upon request