Pediatric Dental Assistant (DA II) - Sunshine Children's Dentistry - Wilmington, NC

Join our privately owned pediatric dental practice where teamwork, positivity, and exceptional patient care come first. We are looking for an expanded duty dental assistant who enjoys working with children and wants to build a long term career in a supported, family-orientented environment. We are a fun pediatric dental office and our goal is for every child to have a positive dental experience. Efficient use of time is key; kids have short attention spans. Our current schedule for patient care is Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 am-3:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Assistants are expected to arrive at 7:40 AM for preparation and team meetings. Assistants are also expected to stay to help turn over the office at the end of the day. 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 and assist with payment procedures Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Work Location: In person

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