Pediatric Dental Assistant - Canton Pediatric Dentistry - Canton, MI

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Canton, MI

Job Description

Position Overview: This position requires a professional and detail-oriented individual. S/he would support and ensure the smooth delivery of patient care by the dentists and hygienists within this specialty practice. Communicating patient needs by reviewing and prepping charts before treatment and general appointments is key. S/he would proactively anticipate the dentists' needs by prepping operatories, managing clinical inventory, and assisting during patient care. This individual is proficient at clinic/operatory sterilization and management.
Qualifications:
- proactively assisting the dentists during a variety of procedures,
- setting up and breaking down operatory pre- and post-treatment,
- taking, developing, and mounting dental radiographs,
- managing sterilization and infection control per OSHA standards,
- respectfully educating patients in proper oral hygiene to maintain oral health, and
- maintaining an impeccable clinical/operatory presence.
Skills Proficiency:
- ability to work well with children,
- computer literate,
- prior dental assisting experience, preferably in a pediatric dental office (not required),
- radiograph certification preferred, but not required
- attention to detail and organization, and
- ability to multi-task and willingness to be trained.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Canton, MI 48187 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Canton, MI 48187: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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