Pediatric Dental Assistant and Pediatric Dental Wellness Educator

Position: Pediatric Dental Assistant

Wage Range: $19.00 to $24.00 per hour (with option to increase with experience and training)

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt

About Us:

Are you fueled by the happiness of your patients, the opportunity to empower others with life-changing skills, and the sense of belonging to a supportive team? You could be the ideal fit for our dental assistant role.

At Iris Pediatric Dentistry, we believe in the power of genuine connections and meaningful work. If the idea of brightening a child's day, sharing knowledge that improves lives, and being part of a team that knows how to support eachother then you might just be the perfect candidate for us.

Join us in creating smiles, fostering growth, and building a supportive environment where everyone thrives. Your passion, positivity, and commitment to making a difference are what we value most. If this sounds like your kind of journey, we'd love to have you aboard.

Ready to embark on this fulfilling adventure? Apply now and let's make a positive impact together.

At Iris Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to creating positive experiences for children and families, as well as for our staff!

Our clinic operates Monday through Friday, with occasional closures for General Anesthesia dental cases at Children's Hospital Colorado. We welcome applicants interested in working 3-4 days a week, with flexible scheduling options available between staff members. While scheduling flexibility is encouraged, availability on Mondays and Fridays is essential.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Educating families about oral hygiene, healthy diets and habits
• Hands on coaching of children's brushing
• Chairside assisting on a variety of dental treatments
• Taking dental radiographs
• Setting up and cleaning dental operatories
• Entering clinical findings and recommendations into electronic charts (CareStack) as directed by the dentist
• Sterilization and helping keep our spaces clean
• Cross-training for front desk duties, including scheduling, check-out, payment collection, and insurance verification as needed
• Option to assist in operating room for general anesthesia dental cases at Children’s Hospital with Dr. Murray, based on training and experience. General anesthesia cases occur 1-2 days per month.

Qualifications:

• No prior dental assistant experience required – we value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! Dr. Murray is more than happy to spend one on one time with you to ensure you feel able to do your job to the best of your ability
• High school diploma or GED required
• CPR/BLS certification required, but class can be arranged after hiring
• Proof of healthcare-related vaccinations required prior to beginning work, including Hepatitis B, Annual Flu vaccine, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and COVID-19

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children or families
• Passion for learning about dentistry and educating families on oral health
• Positive attitude and enjoyment of sharing knowledge

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (great coverage, low deductible!)
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay rates
• Variety of work tasks
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• 401k

Schedule: 10-hour shifts (normally 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.), Monday to Friday, no weekends

Work Location: In-person

How to learn more:

Visit our website at www.irispediatricdentistry.com to learn more about our office, and please apply here on Indeed. No prior dental assistant experience necessary – we're looking for individuals who are passionate about working with children and families and are eager to learn and grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Denver, CO 80207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person