Pediatric Dental Assistant

Greetings! Are you a professional who is interested in advancing your career in a fun and supportive pediatric dental private practice? Are you interested in a long-term role where you can feel valued? 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 pediatric experience or strong interest in working with children. 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). 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 (a plus, but not required), 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 pediatric dentistry, or general dentistry and pediatric care

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94539: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person