Pediatric Dental Assistant

Lightwave Dental; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwave Dental is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join their energetic team in Ashburn, Virginia. This role focuses on providing outstanding patient care and supporting dental procedures in a warm and welcoming environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

401(k)

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Dental x-ray certification is required.
• Experience as a dental assistant is mandatory.
• Proficient in sterilization methods and dental instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort.
• Assist in clinical procedures and manage patient records.
• Provide post-operative care instructions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certificate

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About The Practice

NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is the premier dual specialty practice in Ashburn. We excel in providing a safe, supportive, and family focused patient experience. Our team is high energy and fast-paced. Our culture is growth oriented, inspiring, and rewarding. We offer a wonderful compensation & benefits package and encourage continuing education and self-development.

About The Practice

NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is the premier dual specialty practice in Ashburn. We excel in providing a safe, supportive, and family focused patient experience. Our team is high energy and fast-paced. Our culture is growth oriented, inspiring, and rewarding. We offer a wonderful compensation & benefits package and encourage continuing education and self-development.

Job Description

The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting
• Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy
• Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment.
• The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)
• Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of pediatric dental assisting including, but not limited to: photographs, x-rays, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed, any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice
• Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule appointments and cover telephones to help the administrative team when necessary
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15+ patients per day in a timely manner
• Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout dental treatment
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods and undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
  
  

Qualifications

• Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)
• Dental x-ray certification
• Proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
  
  

Compensation is highly competitive and will be tailored to match the candiadate's experience and qualifications

Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

Requisition Number

2025-15898

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