Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Sugar Land, Texas

(Job ID: 513309)

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Pediatric Dental Assistant – Sweetpea Smiles About Sweetpea Smiles Sweetpea Smiles is a top tier provider of pediatric dental and orthodontic care and has been a trusted resource to Fort Bend families for over twelve years with a passion to empower every child with a healthy confident smile. At Sweetpea Smiles we all share the following core values and if you are hired, you will exemplify each of these as well! • Help First - Genuinely enjoys helping others • Be Coachable - Open-minded, eager to learn, and flexible enough to adapt to change • Respectfully Communicate - Respectful, and mindful of how their words impact others • Humbly Confident - Confidence without arrogance • Promote Positivity - Help create a warm, welcoming environment by simply being upbeat • Celebrate Teamwork - Values collaboration and supporting others Why Sweetpea Smiles? • Competitive Pay: Highly competitive pay based on experience. • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, and more! • Growth & Learning: Hands-on training and development to get you proficient in your role with opportunities for career advancement. • Supportive, Fun Team Environment: Join a team dedicated to positivity, teamwork, and providing exceptional care every day. • $500 Signing Bonus A Day in the Life As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you’ll be essential in delivering high-quality patient experiences in a fun, fast-paced environment. Daily responsibilities include: • Arrive at 7:30 a.m. for a morning huddle and prepare to welcome patients. • Escort patients and families, update medical history, take x-rays, and guide them through each step of their appointment. • Keep accurate records, enter treatment plans and clinical notes, and schedule follow-up appointments. • Ensure operatories are clean, stocked, and ready for each patient, and maintain cleanliness in all office areas. • Support dentists and hygienists chairside, promoting same-day treatments and effective communication of pre/post-op instructions. • Serve 50-70 patients daily with a team of 6-10, contributing to inventory management and enhancing patient care skills. • Finish each day positively, looking forward to another productive day with the team! What We’re Looking For This role is for you if: • You love working with children and creating a welcoming environment for families • You’re organized, attentive to detail, and committed to exceptional patient care • You’re motivated to grow, eager to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team • You have a current RDA license • You have previous pediatric dental and/or orthodontic experience (preferred but not required) • You have Nitrous Oxide and Coronal Polishing Certifications (preferred but not required) • You can commit to Monday–Thursday with half-day Fridays, plus occasional Saturdays (twice per month) • You can work at the Sugar Land location This role is not for you if... • You’re not motivated by working with and helping others • You prefer working independently rather than with a team • You are uncomfortable learning new things • You need quiet and consistency to work your best • If you can’t commit to making the morning huddles on time • If you can’t commit to the specified job hours What Winning Looks Like • Achieving high patient satisfaction with seamless, on-time experiences • Meeting our hygiene, ortho, reappointment and case acceptance goals • Continuously developing and refining dental skills, reflected in high RDA review scores What’s Next? Still interested in joining our team? Awesome! Apply today! https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/nasha-hunter-dds-pllc-pediatric-dental-assistant-d4863523-5ff9-4d35-a924-ab01fc275cdd