Pediatric Dental Assistant – Patient-Centric Chairside Expert

Nova-Pediatric-Dentistry-; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova-Pediatric-Dentistry- is seeking a compassionate pediatric dental assistant to join our team. You will welcome children and families, help prepare for treatments, and ensure comfort throughout visits.

The role requires chairside support, accurate record keeping, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver outstanding care. Responsibilities include scheduling support, patient education, sterilization, and maintaining a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Dental x-ray certification required.
• Proven experience as dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform coronal polishing is a plus.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Arrive early and participate in team morning meeting.
• Welcome patients with a friendly, positive energy.
• Prepare patients for treatments ensuring comfort.
• Maintain patient experience by keeping on time and greeting by name.
• Interact with families and remember patient details.
• Serve as chairside assistant across 4-handed dentistry and related tasks.
• Type chart notes using standard dental terminology.
• Schedule appointments and assist front desk when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Run the clinical chair for 12–15+ patients daily.
• Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Sterilize instruments and perform lab tasks as directed.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to smooth operations.
• Keep the room clean and well-stocked.

Skills

Excellent communication

People skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Good computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school preferred

Dental x-ray certification

Job description

Nova-Pediatric-Dentistry- is seeking a compassionate pediatric dental assistant to join our team. You will welcome children and families, help prepare for treatments, and ensure comfort throughout visits.

The role requires chairside support, accurate record keeping, and collaboration with clinicians to deliver outstanding care. Responsibilities include scheduling support, patient education, sterilization, and maintaining a welcoming environment.