Dental Assistant - Full time - Washington DC

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated dental assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting in pediatric dental procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of dental protocols, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety. You will play a vital role in ensuring a positive experience for young patients and their families, while also contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment. If you're passionate about dental health and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Assist in pediatric dental procedures under dentist's direction.
• Prepare and maintain dental treatment areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance during dental procedures.
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and treatment areas.
• Prepare patients for radiographic exposure and take x-rays.

Skills

Familiarity with dental protocols

Excellent communication skills

Behavior management of patients

Radiographic procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

DescriptionUnder the direction of the dentist and/or dental resident, assists in chair side and operating room pediatric dental procedures. Prepares patient, dental
materials, instruments for dental procedures. Maintains inventory, records, and clinical equipment.

QualificationsMinimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Familiarity with dental protocols and procedures Excellent communication skills with patients, parents and staff members.
Scope of practice for both states required knowledge by applicant.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Candidate must obtain in the state of Maryland a minimum required radiation licensure. (Required)
In the District of Columbia must be licensed as a certified
dental assistant no exception. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Provide chair side assistance during dental procedures

• Under the direction of dentists and dental residents, assist in patient examinations, restorative treatment and surgery.

• Prepare operative site as directed; passes appropriate instruments and equipment.

• Prepare dental treatment area; mix and prepare dental materials and dressings for all dental procedures.

• Prepare and assist in the administration of anesthetic agents.

• Assist with behavior management of patients.

• Provide dental health education and oral hygiene instructions to parents/patients; conduct tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations.

Maintain, prepare and sterilize equipment and treatment area

• Sterilize instruments; clean dental area post-operatively and replenish supplies.

• Clean, lubricate and maintain hand pieces and other mechanical equipment.

• Practice appropriate sterile procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions with all patients.

Assist in performing radiographic procedures

• Prepare patient for radiographic exposure, take x-rays, and develop resulting x-ray films; clean and maintain x-ray film processor and x rayduplicator .

Assist in maintaining and replenishing inventory and supplies

• Maintain inventory and replenish dental supplies. Maintain inventory of orthodontic models; order supplies as directed.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Patient Record Retrieval and Maintenance

• Retrieve patient records and documents as directed as well as scan charts into the dentrix software.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location:District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations:

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

111 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington20010

Job:Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization:Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth

Position Status:R (Regular)-FT - Full-Time

Shift:Day

Work Schedule:8:00am-4:30pm

Job Posting:Feb 26, 2025, 6:56:02 PM

Full-Time Salary Range:54724.8-107369.6