Dental Assistant Position at Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics

Dental Assistant Position at Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics

Location: Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona

Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour (up to $23+ with experience and certifications)

Benefits: Performance Bonus, Medical and Dental Options, Service Discounts, Paid Sick Leave

Overview

Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics is a privately owned practice that has been serving the Gilbert and Chandler communities since 2011. Our mission is to provide exceptional pediatric and orthodontic care to children and their families. We pride ourselves on our friendly, team-oriented work environment and our commitment to professional growth.

Position Summary

We are actively seeking a competent Dental Assistant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will enhance the efficiency of our dental office and ensure a pleasant experience for our patients. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, from patient care to administrative duties, striving for exceptional customer service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients to the dental office

• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort

• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed

• Sterilize instruments according to regulations

• Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

• Undertake lab tasks as instructed

• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

• Provide 5-star customer service at all times

• Maintain accurate patient records

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dental assistant, including chairside and sedation procedures

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

• Understanding of health & safety regulations

• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing (preferred)

• Good computer skills

• Excellent communication and people skills

• Attention to detail

• Well-organized and reliable

• High school diploma; graduation from dental assistant school preferred

• Additional certification or training (e.g., EFDA, coronal polishing, and X-ray certification) is an asset

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour (up to $23+ with experience and certifications)

• Opportunity for Bonus

• Performance Bonus: Offered

• Medical and Dental Options: Available

• Service Discounts: Provided

• Paid Sick Leave

At Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics, we believe in fostering a home-like environment for our team members, making them feel appreciated while offering opportunities for continual growth. If you’re a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving practice, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join our team and help us continue delivering exceptional dental care to our community.

Kidiatric Dental & Orthodontics is a privately owned dental practice that has been serving the East Valley since 2011 with locations in both Gilbert and Chandler Arizona. Since our grand opening we have personally seen and worked with thousands of amazing children and their families for their pediatric and orthodontic needs. As we continue to grow we have recruited a multitude of talented team members that have been the winning recipe for our success. Our hiring philosophy has always been to provide our team with a home environment that makes them feel appreciated while at the same time making opportunities available for those who seek continual growth. Act now, as we are actively searching for the right motivated individual to fill this unique position.