Pediatric Dental Assistant - 4-Day Week, Kid-Friendly Care

Greenbrier Dental Center; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Evenings until 6 PM

Job summary

Greenbrier Dental Center in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our pediatric dentists. You'll prepare treatment rooms, take intraoral x-rays, perform pediatric prophylaxis, and assist with restorative procedures while keeping a child-friendly environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, Virginia X-ray certificate, completion of an accredited program, CDA or equivalent, and BLS for children and adults.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• X-ray certificate for the State of Virginia.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant training program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) or equivalent credential recognized in the United States.
• Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for both children and adults.
• Minimum of 2 years dental assisting experience.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in a healthcare setting.
• Able to keyboard blind-touch type 35 - 40 words per minute with accuracy.
• Must be able to work a 4 day work week of 35 - 37 hours to include 3 evenings until 6:00pm

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment before and after procedures.
• Assist the pediatric dentist during examinations and treatments by handing instruments and managing suction devices.
• Performing pediatric coronal polishing and placement of sealants.
• Exposure of intraoral and panoramic x-rays.
• Taking of pediatric photos and intraoral full mouth photographs.
• Create a Welcoming and calming environment to help reduce anxiety in young patients.
• Educate children and their parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including treatment details and medical histories.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage front desk administrative duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety regulations specific to pediatric dental care.

Skills

Pediatric patient communication

Sterilization techniques

Infection control

Front desk tasks

Typing 35-40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray Certificate for VA

Accredited dental assistant program

CDA or equivalent credential

BLS for children and adults

Tools

Eaglesoft

Job description

Greenbrier Dental Center in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support our pediatric dentists. You'll prepare treatment rooms, take intraoral x-rays, perform pediatric prophylaxis, and assist with restorative procedures while keeping a child-friendly environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, Virginia X-ray certificate, completion of an accredited program, CDA or equivalent, and BLS for children and adults.