NO OPP AST 2-1 Job at Just Kids Dental, New Orleans, LA

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  • Just Kids Dental
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

About Us:

Just Kids Dental is a pediatric dental office with a strong commitment to providing superior dental care to underserved communities in Louisiana. Our mission is to improve the overall medical condition and quality of life of our patients by offering compassionate, top-quality dental care in a safe and caring environment. We treat every patient as if they were our own child, upholding our vision of better oral health for all.

Position Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Dental Assistants to join our team at Just Kids Dental. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional dental care to children and adolescents. Your primary responsibility will be working in the operatory setting, assisting our dentists during dental procedures, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of our young patients. Additionally, you will be involved in sterilization procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist dentists during dental procedures in an efficient and effective manner via 4-handed dentistry.
  • Prepare treatment rooms, equipment, and instruments for dental procedures.
  • Ensure the comfort and ease of young patients by explaining procedures and addressing their concerns.
  • Take digital X-rays and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
  • Provide post-operative instructions and educate patients and their caregivers on proper oral hygiene.
  • Work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver the highest standard of care.
  • Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a clean and safe operatory environment.
  • Undertake lab tasks as instructed.
  • Keep up with the lab/ sterile areas well stocked.
  • Occasionally assist the front desk with patient scheduling.

Shift/ Scheduling:

This is a full time position, Monday - Friday.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year or more of dental assisting experience
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Commitment to compassionate patient care.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Louisiana State Board of Dentistry EDDA certification
  • Pediatric dental experience
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
  • X-Ray Certification
  • BLS/ CPR certification
  • Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification
  • Additional certification or training is an asset

Benefits:

At Just Kids Dental, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff, including:

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Vision and dental insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays

If you are a compassionate and experienced Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to providing exceptional pediatric dental care, we invite you to join our team at Just Kids Dental. Help us make a difference in the lives of underserved children and contribute to their improved oral health and overall well-being.

Just Kids Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Once an applicant is considered for employment, the applicant will be required to submit to a background check and 10-panel drug screening.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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