Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics View Company Profile
Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is looking for an amazing Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Assistants to join our awesome team (multiple locations available)! Do you have a passion for helping children create a lifetime of good oral habits and happy smiles? Are you a lighthearted, honest, compassionate, patient focused team player? If so, this is the job for you! The Role The primary duty of the Dental Assistant is to assist the Dentist in the overall delivery of oral care as well as work independently to provide outstanding patient care. The Dental Assistant will be an integral part of the patient care team by consistently delivering the most memorable and fun service experience possible for every patient, every day! The Essential Job Elements Prepare office with daily opening and closing duties Prepare treatment area for patient by following procedures and protocols Prepare patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting and seating patient Assist the doctors during treatment procedures Perform dental infection control procedures Take digital x-rays Educate parents about oral hygiene and their childxe2x80x99s oral health Perform all lab related procedures Perform cleanings Hand off patient at check -out Complete care calls and thank you cards Assist in managing and controlling supply inventory Document dental care services by charting in patient records Maintain strict compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, ADA, Dental Board) Maintain safe and clean working environment Other duties as assigned Desired Profile/Background Must have current and active CPR certification Upbeat personality is a MUST Loves working with children Patient focused, team player Excellent customer service skills Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail Knowledge of Dentrix a plus At Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics we donxe2x80x99t just care for smiles, we create them. We believe when kids grow up enjoying the dentist, healthy teeth and gums will follow. So wexe2x80x99ve set up a different kind of dental practice that delivers fun, not fear. Our caring, high-energy team values the opportunity to work hard and help each child realize a lifetime of happy smiles. As the key driver of our missionxe2x80x94to give every kid a healthy smilexe2x80x94our staff exhibits a genuine love of children and teeth. A good fit for our culture means you are also honest, playful, lighthearted, approachable, hardworking, and compassionate. Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics is a northern California based practice that offers comprehensive services including preventive dental care, orthodontics and oral surgery for every gap-toothed, mischievous, silly, giggly smile. Our company sees only private-pay and PPO insured patients in beautiful private offices. Our staff enjoys competitive compensation and group benefits including group health, dental, vision, life/AD&D and a 401(k) savings plan. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you able to work at least 2 Saturday’s per month? Experience: Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person