Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry
Fuquay-Varina, NC
See who Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry has hired for this role
Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry - Fuquay-Varina, our team is interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put their needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our team is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient.
The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.
2024-12412
The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
- Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy
- Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.
- The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
- Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of pediatric dental assisting including, but not limited to photographs, x-rays, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed, any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor.
- Demonstrate proficiency in dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
- Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule appointments and cover telephones to help the administrative team when necessary
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15+ patients per day in a timely manner
- Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout dental treatment
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods and undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
- Dental x-ray certification
- 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
2024-12412
-
Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Medical Practices
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry by 2x
See who you knowGet notified about new Dental Assistant jobs in Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Sign in to create job alertSimilar jobs
People also viewed
-
Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
-
Registered Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist
-
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
-
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
-
Dental Hygienist- $7,000 Sign on Bonus
Dental Hygienist- $7,000 Sign on Bonus
-
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Pediatric Dental Assistant
-
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
-
Dental Hygienist- $7,000 Sign on Bonus
Dental Hygienist- $7,000 Sign on Bonus
-
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
-
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Looking for a job?
Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.
View Career Advice Hub