SuperKids Dentistry is a leading pediatric dental practice with five offices near Maryland/Virginia. Our Founder, Dr. Ben Liu started the practice 10 years ago, and since then we have become a leading provider of pediatric dental care.
We are searching for individuals who can help us to continue pursuing our goal of reaching prospective patients and transforming their lives. When you join SuperKids, you are joining a team of individuals with passion, conviction, and integrity whose mission is to provide the best customer service for our patients.
We believe in taking care of our employees. It is essential to our organization. We provide a full suite of benefits, including paid personal time off, health and dental insurance coverage, paid holidays, and 401(k) match.
Summary:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant in our Potomac, MD office. This is a non-exempt position, reporting to the Lead Dental Assistant. The Dental Assistant provides delivery of quality pediatric dental care and are valuable member of the dental care team.
The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Although state regulations vary, responsibilities may include:
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;
(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
- Communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)
- Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
One or more years of experience in dental assisting preferred; working in a multilingual/multicultural setting; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person