Pediatric Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-ray

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during patient procedures, prepare treatment areas, and help ensure patient comfort. This role combines clinical and administrative tasks to maintain a smooth, compliant dental office.

You will perform chairside assisting, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, document patient histories, and educate patients on oral care while maintaining inventory and adhering to state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in a dental assisting role preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant in state of practice preferred.
• Radiology license in state of practice preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during examinations, fillings, crowns, and extractions.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control and treatment areas.
• Take and develop dental radiographs as directed.
• Record medical histories and treatment notes.
• Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care.
• Monitor dental inventory and restock supplies.

Skills

Dental instrument sterilization

Chairside assisting

X-ray imaging

Infection control

Charting and EHR

Dental anatomy knowledge

Dental materials preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bon Secours is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during patient procedures, prepare treatment areas, and help ensure patient comfort. This role combines clinical and administrative tasks to maintain a smooth, compliant dental office.

You will perform chairside assisting, take X-rays, sterilize instruments, document patient histories, and educate patients on oral care while maintaining inventory and adhering to state regulations.