Pediatric Dental Assistant

Position Title:  Pediatric Dental Assistant



Purpose: The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist(s) in patient clinical procedures and provides treatment, assistance and comfort to patients. The Dental Assistant performs operational and clerical functions relating to the office and patient visits.



Essential Functions:



Provides outstanding customer service with patient as #1 priority; partnering with team members, timely and successfully resolves patient concerns and questions



Fully assists Dentist in the process of treating patients through chairside assisting as needed



Takes and develops dental radiographs



Records patient's medical history; takes blood pressure and pulse



Serves as an infection control officer, develops infection control protocol and prepares and sterilize instruments and equipment



Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment



Provides patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration



Teaches patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to improve or maintain oral health including but not limited to tooth brushing, flossing, nutritional counseling



Takes impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; models of teeth



Operatory set up and break down



Sterilizes instruments



Effectively understands and utilizes company dental software, HRIS, applicable Microsoft Suite applications and other internet vehicles as necessary



Understands company’s timekeeping system and enters hours worked and PTO appropriately and timely; gains pre-approval from Office Manager for overtime; notifies Office Manager immediately of discrepancy in hours paid through payroll



Maintains facilities and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety regulations including OSHA; follows required OSHA and Workers’ Compensation safety procedures and processes as necessary



Completes continuing education as required by office and by law for certifications including but not limited to Dental Assisting, X-ray, and Nitrous; monitors so that certifications do not expire



Travels as necessary for business related functions and training





Nonessential Functions:



Orders supplies as necessary following office procedures and budget



Performs additional tasks as necessary or assigned to achieve office/company goals





Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.