Dental Assistant
The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry - Clifton Park · Clifton Park, NY, US
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About the Role
The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is seeking reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location. We offer on-the-job training, so no prior dental experience is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Retrieve patients and responsible parties from the waiting room and escort them to the clinical area.
- Escort patients and responsible parties to check out upon completion of the appointment.
- Identify and communicate patient concerns to the dentist or hygienist.
- Obtain and document consent for treatments.
- Take and document diagnostic radiographs as needed.
- Deliver benefit statements and patient education materials to legal guardians.
- Accurately document all findings and treatments performed.
- Reiterate proposed treatment plans to legal guardians.
- Indicate the next required appointment using appropriate descriptions.
- Engage patients during downtimes to enhance their experience.
- Anticipate the needs of the hygienist or doctor during appointments.
- Adhere to OSHA standards by wearing appropriate PPE.
- Break down, clean, and set up workstations according to OSHA standards.
- Maintain up-to-date CPR/BLS certification.
- Keep the workstation clean and stocked.
- Embody the standards of The Smile Lodge: be a great teammate, excel at your job, deliver a great patient experience, and show up.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reliable, professional, and eager to learn.
- Comfort working with children.
- Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Clifton Park
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 4 x 10-hour shifts
- Four-day work week
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 per hour
Benefits
- A 4-day work week
- Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
- Health and Dental Insurance available after 3 months
- 401(k) options
- Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
- Annual performance-based raises
- Supportive team culture and growth opportunities
About the Company
- The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive, supportive environment.