KIDSMILE, INC: Dental Assistant

Job Title:
Dental Assistant

Company/Organization:
KIDSMILE, INC

Description:
Kidsmile, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our busy pediatric dental team at our Avon & Strongsville locations who will provide consistent, quality service and great patient experience with a smile! At Kidsmile, we provide the highest quality and most compassionate dental care to our patients from infancy through adolescence, including those with special healthcare needs.

IDEAL CANIDATE:
• Has strong time management skills and is comfortable multi-tasking
• Enjoy working with children and ensuring a positive dental experience
• Enthusiastic, dependable and able to work at both Avon & Strongsville locations

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greet patients and parents; escort them to the treatment area while helping to create a
reassuring environment for patients
• Assist pediatric dentists and hygienists during procedures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes
• Prepare treatment areas, ensuring they are clean and properly stocked for procedures
• Ensure instruments are properly set-up for doctors and hygienist
• Sterilize instruments, chairs and maintain central sterilization (core)
• Schedule continuing care appointments for hygiene patients
• Maintain dental equipment and cleanliness of clinical areas
• Assist front desk with filing and chart prep
• Take x-rays, as ordered by doctors
• Assist doctors during outpatient surgical procedures
• Adhere to all OSHA & HIPAA standards

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certified Dental Assistant (preferred, not required)
• Ohio Coronal Polishing Certification (preferred, not required)
• Ohio Radiographers License
• Current CPR Certification
• Proficiency in digital X-ray techniques and dental software (Dentrix preferred)

Full or Part Time:
Full-time

Hours:
Monday – Friday; Weekends as needed (Full time)

Wage:
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance

Start Date:
Actively interviewing

Employer Contact Information:
RACHEL kreeger
37701 COLORADO AVENUE
AVON, OH, 44011
(440) 934-2600 | [email protected]
Contact employer via Email resume and salary requirement to [email protected]