Job description:
Greetings! Are you a professional who is interested in advancing your career in a fun and supportive pediatric dental private practice? If you are seeking to make a positive difference in the lives of young patients, and in growing alongside a new practice, we would love to hear from you!
About Us: We're a new, state-of-the-art, specialty office in Fremont, focused on delivering exceptional care and service to our patients and families. Our goal is to help children set the foundations for a lifetime of good oral health, through positive experiences at the dentist. We take great pride in the work that we do! Learn more about us by visiting us online at: www.missionpeakpediatricdentistry.com
Who are we seeking?: We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic dental assistant with experience working with children or in pediatric dentistry. As we are a new, growing practice, the ideal candidate would be interested in working 3-days a week to start and adding additional clinical days as the office continues to grow. An ideal candidate should have basic aptitude in primary teeth numbering and procedures (ie. fillings, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, zirconia crowns, extractions, space maintenance). Prior front office experience in addition to clinical duties is a significant plus. Strong references and a willingness to learn will be valued for candidates without pediatric experience. Come seize this unique opportunity to join a practice in its infancy and become a valued core member of our team!
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Patient interaction & engagement/delivering exceptional customer service
Chairside assisting (tray/room setups, four-handed dentistry, suctioning, room breakdown)
Supporting the doctor in behavior management (ie. tell-show-do)
Digital dental radiography (intraoral & extraoral)
Charting & note taking in Open Dental software
Intake of patient medical & dental histories
Instrument sterilization, supply inventory
Cross-training with the front office team & occasionally helping with admin duties
Salary: starting at $25-32/hour (compensation will vary by aptitude, qualifications & years of experience in pediatrics)
Qualifications:
Registered Dental Assistant License, or completion of a dental assisting program
Experience in pediatric dentistry or in early childhood care
Knowledge of dental terminology and pediatric behavior management
Strong background in general dentistry and pediatric care
To Apply: Please submit your resume and provide 3 dates and time-ranges that you could do an interview through video conference (ie. Zoom or Google Meet). We look forward to reviewing your application!
