Dental Assistant

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Job Openings Dental Assistant

The duties of a Pediatric Dental Assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in our dental office. Our Pediatric Dental Assistants are motivated, team-oriented professionals who possess the ability to work with children of all ages. This position requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical skills along with a friendly chairside manner. If you're eager to provide quality dental care, enjoy working with your hands, and want a career with growth and responsibility, then our office is for you.

• Verify and explain patient insurance benefits
• Assists with posting insurance payments and adjustments
• Verify patient medical history
• Take digital x-rays of children's teeth
• Prepare and breakdown treatment rooms
• Chart the doctor's observations, comments, and recommended treatments
• Accurately document treatments provided during each visit
• Assist with managing supply inventory
• Serve as the infection control officer, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Educate children and parents on proper brushing techniques and the importance of the recommended treatments

• Successful completion of an accredited dental assistant training program (or 3 years of progressive experience)
• Expanded duty certification (preferred)
• Current CPR certification (required)
• Experience taking digital x-rays (required)
• Strong understanding of Slack and OpenDental
• Competency in Microsoft Office, Google Suites, email, social media, copiers, and multiple line phone system
• Ability to be a team player who enjoys working and assisting with others
• Must be a problem solver, task oriented, and pay attention to detail