Pediatric Dental Assistant
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Job Description
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.
How You’ll Make Us Better
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. If you’ve got the following, you’ll fit right in:
- 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
Prerequisites for Success
- 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
The Perks
- In exchange for the dynamic contribution you’ll bring to our team, we offer:
- 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
Why Today's Pediatric Dentistry?
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! Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing examination rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist during procedures. They also manage patient records, handle billing and insurance details, and provide oral hygiene education to patients.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and some dental industry experience is preferred. Relevant certifications in dental assisting, radiography, and CPR are required if mandated by the state Dental Board.
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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