Pediatric Dental Assistant & Sterilization Tech — Growth

Salt Dental Partners; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern facilities

Mentorship & growth

Diverse patient base

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant for Pediatric Dentistry and Sterilization duties. You will greet families, assist doctors, take radiographs and impressions, and maintain a clean, compliant treatment area.

This role offers modern facilities with advanced technology, mentorship and career growth, and a diverse patient base, providing meaningful clinical work in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Active license/registration to practice as a dental assistant, as required by your state.
• 6+ months of experience as a dental assistant.
• Completion of a CODA accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Quick learner with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with strong knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology.

Responsibilities

• Greet and support patients and families before, during, and after appointments.
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos.
• Prepare and sterilize the treatment room and equipment.
• Document dental care services by charting patient records.
• Maintain sterilization protocols and a clean, compliant working environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Integrity and confidentiality

Organized

Teamwork

Quick learner

Education

CODA‑accredited dental assisting program (preferred)

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant for Pediatric Dentistry and Sterilization duties. You will greet families, assist doctors, take radiographs and impressions, and maintain a clean, compliant treatment area.

This role offers modern facilities with advanced technology, mentorship and career growth, and a diverse patient base, providing meaningful clinical work in a collaborative team environment.