NASHA HUNTER DDS, PLLC Pediatric Dental Assistant Sugar Land, TX · Full time

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Sweetpea Smiles is a top tier provider of pediatric dental care and a trusted resource to families throughout the communities we serve. We have been around for the past twelve years, and we currently serve through our two (2) locations in the Sugar Land-Richmond area with plans to continue growing. At Sweetpea Smiles our vision is to impact lives beyond dentistry. By creating personable experiences for our patients, we will continue to make Sweetpea Smiles a place where we cultivate confidence in young smiles.

About Sweetpea Smiles

Sweetpea Smiles is a top tier provider of pediatric dental and orthodontic care and has been a trusted resource to Fort Bend families for over twelve years with a passion to empower every child with a healthy confident smile. At Sweetpea Smiles we all share the following core values and if you are hired, you will exemplify each of these as well!

·     Help First - Genuinely enjoys helping others

·     Be Coachable - Open-minded, eager to learn, and flexible enough to adapt to change

·     Respectfully Communicate - Respectful, and mindful of how their words impact others

·     Humbly Confident - Confidence without arrogance

·     Promote Positivity - Help create a warm, welcoming environment by simply being upbeat

·     Celebrate Teamwork - Values collaboration and supporting others

 

Why Sweetpea Smiles?

·     $500 Signing Bonus

·     Competitive Pay: Highly competitive pay based on experience.

·     Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and more!

·     Growth & Learning: Hands-on training and development to get you proficient in your role with opportunities for career advancement.

·     Supportive, Fun Team Environment: Join a team dedicated to positivity, teamwork, and providing exceptional care every day.

 

A Day in the Life

As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you’ll be essential in delivering high-quality patient experiences in a fun, fast-paced environment. Daily responsibilities include:

·     Arrive at 7:30 a.m. for a morning huddle and prepare to welcome patients.

·     Escort patients and families, update medical history, take x-rays, and guide them through each step of their appointment.

·     Keep accurate records, enter treatment plans and clinical notes, and schedule follow-up appointments.

·     Ensure operatories are clean, stocked, and ready for each patient, and maintain cleanliness in all office areas.

·     Support dentists and hygienists chairside, promoting same-day treatments and effective communication of pre/post-op instructions.

·     Serve 50-70 patients daily with a team of 6-10, contributing to inventory management and enhancing patient care skills.

·     Finish each day positively, looking forward to another productive day with the team!

 

What We’re Looking For

This role is for you if:

·     You love working with children and creating a welcoming environment for families

·     You’re organized, attentive to detail, and committed to exceptional patient care

·     You’re motivated to grow, eager to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team

·     You have a current RDA license

·     You have previous pediatric dental and/or orthodontic experience (preferred but not required)

·     You have Nitrous Oxide and Coronal Polishing Certifications (preferred but not required)

·     You can commit to Monday–Thursday with half-day Fridays, plus occasional Saturdays (twice per month)

·     You can work at the Sugar Land location

 

This role is not for you if...

·     You’re not motivated by working with and helping others

·     You prefer working independently rather than with a team

·     You are uncomfortable learning new things

·     You need quiet and consistency to work your best

·     If you can’t commit to making the morning huddles on time

·     If you can’t commit to the specified job hours

What Winning Looks Like

·     Achieving high patient satisfaction with seamless, on-time experiences

·     Meeting our hygiene, ortho, reappointment and case acceptance goals

·     Continuously developing and refining dental skills, reflected in high RDA review scores

What’s Next?

Still interested in joining our team? Awesome! Apply today!