Pediatric Dental Assistant Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners Margate, FL Job Details Full-time $18 - $23 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Medical procedure assistance Customer service Experience working with children Pediatric dentistry Full Job Description We're looking for a friendly, energetic, and reliable Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team! If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. As a valued member of our progressive pediatric dental practice, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. We offer competitive pay, bonus opportunities, uniforms, and a positive work environment where your contributions are appreciated. We're hoping for an immediate start! Dental assisting experience is required. Candidates without prior dental experience will not be considered. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Requirements Job Tasks :

Prepared and arranged needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures. Handed necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provided assistance during treatment. Performing prophylaxis, administering fluoride treatments Recorded findings, changed barriers, or sterilized equipment. Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care 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)

Requirements:

FULL TIME - 38-40 HOURS / WEEK MINIMUM SCHEDULE

TBD upon completion of interview and hire

LOCATION

Pembroke Pines and Plantation Bilingual speaker is a plus (both English/ Spanish) Multi-tasker with attention to detail. Outgoing/positive attitude. Smile! Loves working with children Customer service oriented Orthodontic experience is a plus!

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.