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

Greenbrier Dental Center

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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