Pediatric Dental Assistant

Company: DentalOne Partners
Location: Arvada
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Practice Perfect Teeth - 88th & Wadsworth
Overview

Overview
We are looking for a compassionate pediatric dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. - What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? - Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair," and overall patient retention. As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

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• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
  
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
  
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment.
  
• Ensures all consent forms are completed prior to procedure.
  
• Four Handed Dentistry- with focus on patient and guardian comfort/ compassion
  
• Ability to take, develop and "mount" accurate, high quality radiographs / intra-oral photos.
  
• Place rubber dam
  
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient's appointment.
  
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor, and order dental supplies.
  
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
  
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
  
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
  
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.
  
  
  -Education/Certification(s)
  
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  • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
    
  • Current radiography certification required.
    
  • Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified.
    
  • Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferred
    
  • Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred -as required by state, or ability to become certified.
    
    
    
    Benefits
    
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    • Investment in you and your future
      
    • Opportunity to find your career, not just a job!
      
    • Paid Time Off, 401k, Dental, Vision, Medical Benefits
      
    • Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, AD&D insurance
      
    • Opportunity for career growth no matter your passion! Clinical, administrative, training.
      

Keywords: DentalOne Partners, Arvada , Pediatric Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Arvada, Colorado