Dental Assistant
Core
Assists dentists in pediatric patient clinical procedures, provides treatment support, and manages office operations.
Role type
Pediatric dental assistant
Builds
Patient care and office operations for a pediatric dental practice
Domain
Healthcare / Dentistry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Dental radiography, infection control protocols, instrument sterilization, patient education, oral hygiene instruction, dental software proficiency, timekeeping system management, OSHA safety compliance, continuing education maintenance
Preferred skills
RDA license, prior pediatric dental experience
Technologies
Dental software, HRIS, Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Assist dentist in treating patients through chairside assisting; take and develop dental radiographs; record patient medical history and vital signs; serve as infection control officer and sterilize instruments; teach patients oral hygiene strategies; prepare and break down operatory setups; maintain facilities per OSHA regulations; enter timekeeping data and manage PTO; complete required continuing education certifications.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC