Registered Pediatric Dental Assistant

Overview
We are a private, pediatric dental office with two board certified pediatric dentists looking for a motivated, friendly, positive dental assistant who has the desire to make each patient's experience a great one and who has a strong work ethic.

Our dental assistants play an important role in creating healthy, confident smiles for children in a safe, comfortable, kid friendly office! Our dental assistants work with our dental hygienists and our two doctors during exams and treatment, while interacting with the patients and their parents. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s oral health while working in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We are looking for a positive and professional new team member!

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatric dentists during various dental procedures, including exams, restorative treatments, and sedations using four-handed dentistry techniques to optimize efficiency.
• Assist hygienists with cleanings and pre-charting
• Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary instruments, materials, and supplies, ensuring OSHA rules are strictly followed.
• Take digital dental radiographs (X-rays) on all ages while adhering to HIPAA regulations and safety protocols.
• Manage patient records by accurately documenting medical history, vital signs, tooth charting, and treatment notes using Dentrix Ascend
• Educate patients and their parents about oral hygiene, preventive care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions in a friendly and understandable manner. Also educate children in area schools and preschools during school presentations.
• Maintain infection control standards by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting treatment areas, and following established protocols
• Support administrative tasks such as pre-scheduling recare appointments and entering any needed treatment plans

Skills

• Proficiency in dental assisting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology
• Experience with tooth charting on a computer
• Ability to take diagnostic xrays on children of all ages
• Familiarity with infection control procedures and OSHA guidelines
• Excellent and friendly communication skills to establish relationships with patient families and team members
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
• Comfortable with working with children with special needs

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 – 38.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Registered Dental Assistant license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pearland, TX 77584 (Required)

Work Location: In person