Pediatric Dental Assistant

Description

Pediatric Bilingual (English/Spanish) Dental Assistant

As a Pediatric Bilingual (English/Spanish) Dental Assistant with American Pediatric Dental Group, you will play a vital role in helping children develop healthy habits and a lifetime of beautiful smiles!

If you have a passion for working with children and enjoy being part of a fun, supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, we would love to speak with you.

Pediatric dental assisting experience is preferred; however, we are happy to train an experienced dental assistant who is eager to learn pediatric dentistry. Our ideal candidate loves working with children, is dependable, flexible, and committed to professional growth.

Required Qualifications
Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
Current Dental Assistant Certification required
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and strong team-oriented mindset
Schedule
Monday & Thursday: 9: 30 AM - 5: 30 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8: 30 AM - 5: 30 PM
Benefits

We take care of our valued Dental Assistants by offering:

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Opportunities to Give Back Through Community Outreach

Join our team and make a lasting impact by helping children achieve healthy, confident smiles every day!Requirements

Education/Credentials:

• A minimum of a high school degree or equivalent is .
• Radiography requirements according to the state regulations.

Job related experience:

• Experience working in a professional, medical, or dental environment with direct customer service is desired.
• Pediatric experience, preferred

Job-related skills/competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills- must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Must be customer service oriented and able to communicate with a pleasant demeanor at all times.
• Communication - effective written and verbal communication is a must with all staff and management.
• Must be able to project a capable and professional image- one that is reflective of Company Values.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills- strong attention to detail, be able to multitask and perform job duties in a timely manner.
• Must have PC skills with an ability to learn and successfully use new software programs as required. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office is preferred; as well as experience with a fax machine, copy machine, and general office equipment.

Working conditions:

• Travel between the assigned offices, if needed
• Attend and participate in all office meetings, continuing education events and morning huddles