We are looking for an energetic, competent registered dental assistant who loves to work with children to join our exceptional dental team.

First Smiles Children's Dentistry is a growing private children's dental practice that loves making our kids smile! You will become an integral part of delivering top notch dental care to our little patients and adding your fun-loving personality to our team. Our dental assistants need to be well-organized with great attention to detail. They must be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations, helping our office to run smooth. We have a strong culture that encourages teamwork, trust and harmony.

We want you to be capable of delivering direct and indirect patient care. You’ll assist with patient preparation, chairside assisting, dental hygiene activities, sterilization, room turn over, and other office duties. You must have a dental x-ray certification, a dental sealant certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position. 

Position available is Part-Time: 3-days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 

7:30-5:00pm

Salary range $22-$24

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome children and parents to our dental office

• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

• Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

• Sterilize and turn over operatories

• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

• Perform hygiene duties

• Take dental digital x-rays as prescribed by the dentist

• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

• Schedule appointments

• Maintain accurate patient records

• When necessary, assist dentist in the management of medical and dental emergencies

• Properly care and maintain dental equipment 

• Crosstrain in Front Office duties

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Proven experience as a dental assistant

• Pediatric dental assistant experience is a plus

• Knowledge of dental terminology

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Understanding of health and safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing  

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be well-organized and reliable

• High school diploma

• Graduate of a dental assistant school

• Additional certification or training: X-ray, Sealants, BLS/CPR

Dental Assistant Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Perform detailed work, using arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel objects associated with work
• Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity   
• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend or reach throughout the day. 
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds