Pediatric Dental Assistant at United Dental Partners

Merrillville, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Dentistry, Chairside Assisting, X-ray Imaging, Sterilization, Patient Education, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Coronal Polishing, Pit And Fissure Sealants

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

PART TIME ROLE: 3 DAYS A WEEK We are looking for qualified Pediatric Dental Assistants to join our premiere dental practice! The right applicant will have experience preparing pediatric dentistry patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Dentists to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth. Responsibilities Help Dentists prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand Dentists the necessary tools at the appropriate time Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care Requirements Previous dental chairside assisting is preferred Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential Coronal Polishing & Pit/Fissure Sealants Certifications Required * Compensation Package and Benefits Compensation will be comprised of a base salary that is commensurate with experience Company Overview United Dental Partners is a very fast-growing Dental Support Organization (DSO) serving multi-specialty dental practices in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The multi-specialty dental groups we serve collectively care for children and adults and offer general, pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery care. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is underpinned by the personalities and values of the people we hire. COVID-19 considerations We meet CDC and other health agency guidelines for COVID-19 by social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting the workplace throughout the day and adjusting as necessary to provide a safe and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists during pediatric procedures by preparing tools, maintaining a clean environment, and taking x-rays. Provide patient education regarding treatment plans and progress.