About this role
Overview
As a Pediatric Dental Assistant at Children’s Dental Health in Wilmington, you’ll help make every child’s visit a positive, comfortable experience. Working chairside with our pediatric dentists, you’ll support everything from routine checkups and preventive care to restorative treatment for patients from infancy through adolescence, while helping keep each day running smoothly. The ideal candidate is skilled, organized, and dependable, with a patient, upbeat personality that puts kids and their families at ease. If you love working with children and want to grow with the region’s leading pediatric dental provider, backed by the latest equipment and technology, we’d love to have you join our team.
At a glance
Pay: $20-$23, based on experience Sign-on bonus: $1,000 paid after 30 days Schedule: Monday, 8:00 am-3:30 pm and Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm Location: Wilmington, DE What we offer: • Medical and vision insurance: You’re eligible starting the first month after you join. • Dental coverage: Enjoy this benefit with $0 premium. • 401(k) plan with company match • Generous paid time off and holidays • Employee referral program: Earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team. • Big savings, big perks: Enjoy exclusive discounts on everything from restaurants and travel to movies and more. • Pet insurance: We understand the importance of furry family members too. • Cutting-edge technology and training: We provide the tools and resources you need to excel in your role. • Life and disability insurance options • Keep growing your career with our Education Assistance Program, which helps cover the cost of CE courses, certifications, and advanced degrees.
Responsibilities
• Assist dentists chairside: passing instruments, suctioning, and preparing and placing materials • Take digital radiographs• Help kids feel calm and comfortable, especially first-timers and nervous patients • Communicate with parents and caregivers about visits and home care • Prepare and turn over treatment rooms according to our protocols • Clean, package, and sterilize instruments following OSHA and infection-control standards• Keep accurate clinical notes for every visit• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Where Your Career Can Go Your first job here is just the beginning. As you grow, you can move into roles like: • Clinical trainer, mentoring new Dental Assistants • Office leadership, helping run a practice day to day With practices across our network, you’ll have room to grow without having to start over somewhere new.
Qualifications
• Dental Assisting certificate preferred• Basic knowledge of hygiene and restorative• Dental office experience preferred• X-ray certification required• CPR certification