Dental Assistant Floater - Pediatric Dental Associates Hoover - Hoover, AL

Do you have a passion for working with kids? Are ready to join a wonderful pediatric dental care team? If so, this is the perfect position for YOU! We are hiring and looking for an experienced Dental Assistant Floater ! This position will float and fill in at locations that are shorthanded. At Pediatric Dental Associates our team is built on I.D.E.A.S. and we are committed to delivering on our core values which are Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, and Serve. We are looking for individuals that will foster those core values. The dental assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The dental assistant’s primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Updating and maintaining patients’ dental records in Dentrix software system Take and process X-rays Scheduling patient appointments Sterilizing instruments Keeping patients calm during procedures Advancement Opportunity: Pending review and evaluation, dental assistants may be given the opportunity to receive hygiene school tuition assistance and work under directly under their dentist. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required At least 1 years’ experience in a Dental office preferred Knowledge or x-ray certification preferred Knowledge of Dental terminology preferred Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in work loads and assignments Valid driver’s license is required We are open weekly Monday through Thursday. Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all employees can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. Pediatric Dental Associates & Orthodontics also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): This is a floater position. Are you willing to travel to our other locations that are shorthanded? You will receive Mileage as well. Experience: Dental Assistant: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person

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