Pediatric Dental Assistant

Looking for a career that makes you smile? Today's Pediatric Dentistry
- Novi is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team. Responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of a Dentist.

• Prepares the examination room for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the Dentist
• Assists the Dentist during their procedure by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment
• Greets patients as they arrive
• Updates and maintains the patients dental records
• Takes and processes x-rays of patients
• Schedules patient appointments
• Takes billing and insurance details from patients
• Advises patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Assists Pediatric Dental Hygienist as needed
• Obtains consent from parents

Your special skills:
We’re proud of our company culture and heritage of awesomeness.

• Ability build rapport with patients
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with patients and coworkers
• Ability to set priorities, administer full schedules and multi-task

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some dental industry experience preferred
• Dental Assistant certification if required by state Dental Board
• Radiography certification if required by state Dental Board
• CPR certification if required by state Dental Board

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks paid time off in your first year + paid holidays
• Discounts on braces and clear aligners for you and your family members

We exist to love our patients first, clean and fix teeth second, and we work hard to maintain a people-first culture and cultivate a fun, encouraging environment. We offer every Team Member the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. We nurture both talents and strengths, building each person’s abilities to help them find success in their career and beyond.

We’re looking for passionate, innovative professionals who can join us in changing the way the world smiles. This is the perfect opportunity to grow with an expanding organization!

Smile Doctors is the largest ortho-focused dental support organization (OSO) in the U.S. As the fastest-growing network of leading orthodontists with more than 560 convenient locations in 36 states, Smile Doctors has a rich history of developing and growing affiliated practices by providing tools and technology that allow orthodontists to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and its affiliated orthodontists are proud members of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and host for the Lecture Center for Orthodontic Excellence.

Smile Doctors' mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in patients, each other, and the communities they serve.