Pediatric Dental Assistant

A rarely available opportunity to join a successful pediatric dental office in Darien, CT! Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry is looking to hire a warm and energetic dental assistant to join our our pediatric dental practice

Job Summary:
- Desire to work with kids and in the dental field is a must
- 4 days a week- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- Competitive Compensation
- Minimal stress, Rewarding, Team-Oriented Environment

Practice:
Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry has built a strong reputation throughout the community for providing comprehensive, friendly, trusted, educational, and fun dental care through exceptional patient care from the first phone call until the end of an appointment. Our mission is to cultivate a generation of children who are motivated to take pride in their oral health and are fearless about managing it

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Assist in the setup and breakdown of dental procedures and examinations
-Help create a positive and engaging visit for parents and the children

- Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment

- Perform various office tasks as needed

- Be a team player and help other team members as needed

- Dental assistant duties such as assisting, x-rays, perform oral hygiene instruction

- Help assist in training team members as needed

- Perform sterilization procedures for dental equipment and instruments and maintain accurate records

- Ensure proper handling and storage of sterilized items

- Performs duties in a manner consistent with Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry’s Mission, Vision, and Values to ensure accomplishment of objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:
-CPR, ICE certification, Radiation certification

- At least one year of dental assisting experience*

- Comfortable working with children and families

- Knowledge of standard dental practice concepts and procedures

- Excellent customer service skills and personaity
- Hard working, outgoing, adaptable, self-motivated, and punctual

- Ability to learn on the job and work well with a dynamic team
*Experience with dental assisting is preferred although not required.

Competitive compensation based upon experience. Benefits for eligible employees after 1 year with benefits consistently being added on as the office grows