Dental Assistant

Join Our Team at iKids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as a Pediatric Dental Assistant!

Are you passionate about helping children develop healthy habits and achieve beautiful smiles for a lifetime? If you have a love for kids and enjoy being part of a fun, dedicated team focused on providing quality care, we want to hear from you!

At iKids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we're committed to creating a positive and supportive environment for our patients and team members.

While prior pediatric dental assisting experience is preferred, we are happy to support the training and growth of experienced dental assistants eager to develop their skills. Our ideal candidate is flexible, reliable, and ready to grow both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities Include:

• Cheerfully greet and welcome patients.
• Assist the dental hygienist in setting up and cleaning rooms for procedures.
• Support the dentist with various procedures.
• Prepare and sanitize rooms before and after procedures.
• Accurately document completed and pending work in patient charts.
• Educate patients about oral health and address their questions.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements:

• Current dental assistant license with an x-ray certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Positive attitude and a passion for working with children.

Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We Value Our Team Members!
At iKids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we take care of our team by offering:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities to give back to the community

Join us at iKids Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, where we create healthy smiles and lasting memories every day!

Education/Credentials:

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is .
• Radiography requirements according to the state regulations.

Job related experience:

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• Pediatric experience, preferred

Job-related skills/competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication - effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image- one that is reflective of Company Values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills with an ability to learn and successfully use new software programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working conditions:

• Travel between the assigned offices, if needed
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles