About us: We’re a specialty dental office in Pittsburgh exclusively serving children and special needs patients. Located in our state of the art pedo-ortho office across from the Target in Robinson Township, we collaborate with an orthodontist on site to provide continuity of care for our patients who need orthodontia. We’re a fully digitized office with the latest technology. In addition to our digital panoramic x-ray and hand-held intraoral x-rays and digital sensors, we are the region’s leading expert in pediatric laser dentistry. With our three Solea® all-tissue lasers, we provide needle-free, anesthesia-free hard-tissue restoration and soft-tissue procedures such as frenotomies. We are the future of private pediatric dental care. Come grow with us!

Summary of Position: We seek a compassionate and caring Dental Assistant of character to join our high-performing pediatric dentistry team! We are a growth-oriented entrepreneurial business. Trust, vulnerability, and respect form the foundation of our culture. We serve our patients and care for & encourage our teammates all while having fun!

For this role, we are open to candidates with or without experience- we are just looking for someone who is hungry, humble, and smart! If you have an interest in the dental field and want to learn from the best in the business- come join us!

Responsibilities, General

Demonstrate and influence a culture of good team work to deliver an extra ordinary experience for every patient
Provide exceptional customer service
Participate in daily huddles with other team members to ensure every day flows smoothly
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and federal regulations

Responsibilities, Clinical

Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Prepare patients for their appointments and ensure their comfort
Sterilize instruments according to protocol
Undertake lab tasks as needed
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate records
Draft clinicians’ notes
Manage clinical workflow so staff remains on schedule
Ensure dental equipment remains serviceable and in good working order
Maintain proper inventory levels
Assist clinicians through 4-handed dentistry

Skills

Possess a teachable spirit – we all work towards the same goal and we help each other by exercising humility and grace towards our teammates
Problem solver – through living a life of continuous improvement and deliberate problem solving, help each other improve our collective performance
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods preferred
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, primary computer systems (EagleSoft, MS Office, Weave, Gmail, OperaDDS)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable

Benefits:

$18-$25 per hour
401(K) retirement plan (Roth or traditional)
401(K) matching program
Healthcare plan
Health savings account
Paid time off

Location:

530 Chauvet Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

Why are you interested in working at Terrific Teeth?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Pittsburgh, PA 15275 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Terrific Teeth Pediatric Dentistry jobs

Dental Assistant