Dental Hygiene Assistant

Join us as a Dental Hygiene Assistant

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and creating unforgettable patient experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, fun, and family-focused environment? If you're bilingual, organized, and have a heart for helping children, we want YOU to join our team at Pediatric Dental Associates at our downtown Birmingham office

Why Join Us?

At Pediatric Dental Associates, our team is built on I.D.E.A.S. and we are committed to delivering on our core values which are Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, and Serve. We are looking for individuals that will foster those core values. Plus, we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits, which includes 7 paid holidays per year, paid time-off, and 401K with company match.
• A positive, kid-friendly work environment where your contributions truly make a difference.
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Be part of a team that feels like family while creating smiles that last a lifetime

Pediatric Dental Associates has an amazing opportunity for a Dental Hygiene Assistant /Floater. The Dental Hygiene Assistant/Floater's primary responsibility is to keep the clinical staff on schedule by actively communicating with team members, multitasking, and assisting during exams when needed. The hygiene assistant should be knowledgeable about reading the schedule to ensure a smooth patient experience.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All employees of Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Associates are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and uphold the safety and well-being of our patients.

• Assist as needed to help the dentist or staff member complete minor procedures
• Keep staff and doctors on time by monitoring the schedule
• Seating/Dismissing Patients
• Apply Fluoride, and floss
• Standing in on exams with the doctor for dental hygienist, as needed
• Assisting dental hygienist with charting and documentation in clinical notes
• Take and process X-rays
• Clean rooms and flip patient chairs
• Sterilizing Instruments
• Stabilize and calm patients during procedures as needed
• Must understand potential risks and be able to be in the presence of N20
• Assistant dental hygienist with other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year experience in a Dental office preferred
• Knowledge of Dental terminology and ADA/CPT Codes preferred
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and the capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities
• Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads and assignments
• Valid driver's license is required

FREE PARKING FOR EMPLOYEES

Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all employees can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity, and expression as well as sexual orientation. Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Associates also encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least one year working as a dental assistant?

Work Location: In person