Pediatric Dental Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will assist in diverse dental procedures, ensuring comfort and care for patients, along with being involved in infection control and sterilization tasks.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience and hold a required X-Ray Certification. This role includes comprehensive responsibilities that enhance the patient experience.

Benefits include health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and professional development assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience is required.
• X-Ray Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs.
• Prepare dental materials and equipment for treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Oral hygiene strategies

Patient care

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

We are seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing, group practice. As a Pediatric Dental Assistant at Commonwealth Dentistry, you will have the opportunity to work with a staff that goes above and beyond to support each other and deliver an unsurpassed dental experience for our patients.

The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics and pediatric dentistry
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Other duties may be assigned

Experience

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance