Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dental Group of Louisville - Louisville, KY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Louisville, KY

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced dental assistant who will help provide excellent care for pediatric dental patients. Dental assistants should be energetic, friendly, well-organized have a great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and work efficiently in fast-paced environment. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smoothly as possible.
Responsibilities

Welcome patients and families in the dental office
Prepare young patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort and safety
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed for procedures
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental rooms clean, well-stocked and organized
Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization protocols
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA, coronal polishing, radiology certificate)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

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