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Pediatric Dental Assistant - Jenkins Dentistry for Kids - Shawnee, KS

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Shawnee, KS
Job Description

About UsAt Jenkins Dentistry for Kids, our mission is to empower authentic connections by leading everything we do from a place of joy and abundance. We believe that the more we elevate our team, with growth and innovation in a positive work environment, the more we provide a rich and more joyful experience for all. We are passionate about providing the time, TLC, and connection needed to help our patients feel comfortable and safe while providing an exceptional dental experience that fits each patient’s unique needs; our dental assistants are crucial to helping achieve this.
ValuesAt Jenkins Dentistry for Kids we believe in cultivating team members and associates who love working with kids and enjoy building relationships with each other.Because of this, we pride ourselves on upholding these values in everything we do:
● JOY - our joy fosters and fills our practice● ABUNDANCE- our belief in abundance creates a safe space for each of us and our patients● AUTHENTICITY - we show up as our true selves every day● CONNECTION - we care about each other, our patients, and our team
We share all of these core values, and the next team member we bring on will!
A Day in the LifeOn any given day at Jenkins Dentistry for Kids, you can expect to encounter the following:
● Arriving 15 minutes ahead of patient start time depending on assigned shift● Working with a driven team of 24 other dental assistants● Caring for pediatric patients from when they first have teeth, to when they graduate our practice at age 18● Working in an office that is always striving for growth and alignment with our core values● Treating every patient like they are our own family● Assisting through procedures in all areas of the clinical space, i.e. room setup/breakdown, four handed dentistry, sterilization, etc.
● Contributing to supply and inventory management● Using all equipment with care and ownership● Supporting the hygienist in all aspects of preventative and periodontal procedures● Supporting our dentists through exams and operative procedures● Completing opening and closing duties as a team● Attending weekly team meetings
This role is for you if…● You love working in high-energy environment● You thrive when you get to interact with people (both patients and team members)● You enjoy open and direct communication● You love working with pediatric patients● You can’t live without joy in your interactions and mindset● You absolutely love opportunities to grow, try new things, and brainstorm for the purpose of bettering yourself, your team, and patients● You want to learn and train to improve your assisting skills on a daily basis● You understand the importance of treating others like you want to be treated● Your attention to detail is exceptional and you prefer order and organization● You are a self starter and take initiative every day● You are driven by results, solutions, and impact
This role is not for you if…● You prefer working solo as opposed to on a team● You are uncomfortable being in close proximity with a wide variety of people daily● Change makes you uncomfortable and you often resist it● You treat this position as a job and not a career● You aren’t willing to help problem solve with the team when challenges arise● You aren’t willing to think outside of the box● You have a hard time focusing on the positive● You often connect with others based on gossip or negativity, rather than authentic and joy-based conversation
What Winning Looks Like● We support you in winning by reviewing metrics related to sterilization protocols, reappointment rate, meeting provider production goals, and providing clinical support and training to set you up to succeed
● Staying on time throughout the work day● Your dental skills have expanded to take on more accelerated tasks and procedures
Deal Breakers● You aren’t on board with our core values● You don’t like working with kids● You aren’t flexible● You aren’t a team player
What’s Next?Still want to join our team? Great! If you enjoy working with driven team members and are looking to make a difference in the community, apply today! We take culture very seriously, and because of that, when it’s right, it’s right. If after reading the full job description you are thinking, “this sounds PERFECT for me,” then we want to get to know you. When you join the team here at Jenkins Dentistry for Kids you can expect every day to be a fun adventure that you get to experience with a driven group of really cool people. We strive to provide authentic connections in a joy and abundance filled work environment, and hope you will too.
If we think you’re a great fit we will reach out to you within three business days to set up an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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Posted 21 days ago
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Jenkins Dentistry for Kids
Shawnee, KS
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