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Dental Assistant (Pediatric) – Sign on Bonus

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• Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in chairside duties with pediatric patients, including seating the patient and providing appropriate instrumentation and materials.
• Educate pediatric patients and parents on dental disease and preventative home care, including brushing and flossing techniques.
• Serve as liaison to patients in telephone communications of medical/dental issues.
• Consult with the dentist and other members of the health care team as necessary; facilitate communication among clinical and non‑clinical staff.
• Perform other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center and directed by the Dentist.
• Prepare dental patients for treatment, including updating and recording medical and dental history and vital signs.
• Prepare appropriate instrumentation and materials for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist or hygienist in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Provide patient education and instruction in proper oral hygiene techniques and diet.
• Provide post‑operative instructions as prescribed.
• Dismiss patient following treatment and accompany them to the front desk after dentist or hygienist completes the dental record.
• Obtain diagnostic digital x‑rays and perform dental prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, sealants, topical anesthesia, and sutures.
• Assist dentist or hygienist in medical or dental emergencies.
• Remove instruments after procedures and prepare them for sterilization.
• Maintain autoclave processes and instrument inventory.
• Keep operatories stocked, ordering supplies as needed.
• Clean operatories and equipment in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Clean suction lines and traps on a weekly basis and clean traps in the equipment room every other week.
• Clean autoclaves and test sterilization monthly.
• Pull trash from operatories twice weekly.
• Assist with the school dental program and other school program activities.
• Assist at the front desk: answer phones, schedule appointments, and receive payment.
• Perform limited administrative functions involving treatment notes and charting.
• Support front‑office procedures when the Front Office Specialist is absent.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in the Johnson Health Center QI program.
• Attend mandatory OSHA infection‑control seminars and follow all infection‑control policies.
• Operate office equipment and computers proficiently.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Multi‑task with varied and unrelated duties.

• Completion of a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to five years of previous experience in a dental setting preferred.
• Ability to work well with a team required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products and general computer usage.
• Excellent organizational skills required.

This is an FLSA Non‑Exempt position. This is an OSHA high‑risk position. This is an ADA negotiable position.

EOE/M/F/V/D