Mini Molars Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric Dental Assistant Alpharetta, GA · Part time

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About the Company

At Mini Molars Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is to provide a seamless and joyful experience for our families. We are encouragers, educators, and teammates. We are experts in our field, and we can be trusted to help parents make the right choice for their child. We are committed to creating a FUN, relaxed, laughter-filled atmosphere. We can replicate an awesome experience for every patient because we are an efficient, systems-based practice. We are involved in the community, and we are a space that people are excited to be welcomed into. We make evidence-based knowledge accessible to our families, and although we provide high-quality treatment when cavities arise, prevention of dental disease is always our #1 goal. 

Core Values: Kindness, Ownership, Integrity, Education, Positivity

Job Start Date

Candidates will start in-person training mid-December.

Position Responsibilities

Our dental assistants are vital to the patient experience and success of our practice! For things to run smoothly, we expect our dental assistants to:

• Turn on/off all dental equipment
• Prepare all equipment, instruments, and materials for use prior to patient arrival
• Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Stay in the operatory and interact with the patient until the doctor arrives
• Take X-rays as needed or instructed after reviewing case notes or dental referral
• Confirm with medical history with patient and make any necessary changes needed
• Confirm the patient is aware of and educated on the treatment being performed
• Assist the doctor with all dental treatments and/or procedures performed
• Accurately chart appropriate data in the patient’s record and including but not limited to clinical notations, clinical irregularities, treatment performed, updates of medical history records, additional doctor’s comments, confirmation of the priority of treatment with the doctor, and noting the patient’s response and questions to treatment
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental procedures
• Work with the front office team to ensure our patients are scheduled for proper treatment and length of dental appointment is accurate
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly
• Stock all operatories and designated sterilization area(s)
• Track which materials that are running low and need replacement or re-stocking
• Assist in daily and monthly maintenance of all sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand piece motors, suction, traps and x-ray/sensors units
• Navigate software without assistance
• Aid in training of new sterilization techs, dental assistants, and doctors
• Represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies
• Assist in front office duties including but not limited to appointment confirmation, insurance claims and verification, routing slips, etc.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by management

Our office is currently open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 8AM-4PM, with the possibility of expanding days/hours in the future. We are open to the possibility of administrative workdays for candidates who are interested in working four days per week. Candidates must be available 30 minutes prior to opening and after closing. Candidates must be open to working an occasional Saturday 8AM-12PM.

Place your last name and the position to which you are applying as the last line of your resume.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Chairside assisting experience (1 year minimum; pediatric experience preferred)
• Radiology certificate
• Coronal polishing certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• CPR and/or PALS certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to work school holidays

Benefits

• Amazing work family and team culture
• Training and CE opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Uniform/scrubs
• Bonus opportunities