Pediatric Dental Assistant
Specialty Smile Partners
- Pay
- $20 to $24
- an hour
- Location
- Centennial, CO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 15
- 7 days ago
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About the company
Specialty Smile Partners
Hospital & health care · 201 to 500 employees
At Southmoor Pediatric Dentistry, we pride ourselves on providing excellent dental care in a welcoming and child-friendly environment. Our Dentists and Team are dedicated to helping our patient families maintain optimal oral health.
What you'll do
- Prepare and organize dental treatment rooms and instruments prior to patient appointments.
- Assist dentists during various dental procedures by handing instruments, suctioning, and ensuring patient comfort.
- Perform sterilization and disinfection of dental tools and equipment following strict infection control protocols.
- Maintain accurate patient records using dental software such as Dentrix, including updating medical histories and treatment plans.
- Educate patients and their guardians on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care with empathy and clear communication.
- Manage appointment scheduling and coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of dental supplies and materials, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Adhere to body motion and ergonomics best practices to maintain personal health and safety during clinical tasks.
What you need
- Willingness to learn and grow in the dental field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team orientated environment
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Registered Dental Assistant with two years of experience preferred
- Previous dental experience would be helpful, but a great attitude and a strong work ethic are our first priorities.
- Education: a high school diploma
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Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- HSA & FSA
- Company provided Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with company contributions
- Paid time off
- paid holidays
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