Pediatric Dental Assistant — X-ray Certified & Team‑Driven

Virginia Family Dentistry, PC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

Virginia Family Dentistry seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support the Ironbridge team in Richmond, VA. The role involves chairside assistance, x-ray procedures, infection control, and collaboration with doctors and front desk staff.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a comprehensive benefits package. Requirements include x-ray certification and BLS; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• X-ray certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentists.
• Take x-rays.
• Stock, organize, and disinfect operatories.
• Ensure instrument sterilization and proper infection control protocol.
• Review the doctor’s schedule daily, set up and prepare for patient appointments with needed supplies, lab cases, implants and other necessary items.
• Input treatment plan given by the doctor.
• Keep the schedule on time and communicate with the front desk.
• Maintain a lab tracking system to ensure all lab work is ready for the patients’ appointment.
• Ordering and unpacking supplies.
• Collaborate with the doctor scheduler on schedules and maintaining the unscheduled list by following up with the patients and needed treatment.
• Help the administrative staff as needed.

Skills

X-ray certification

BLS certification

Job description

Virginia Family Dentistry seeks a Pediatric Dental Assistant to support the Ironbridge team in Richmond, VA. The role involves chairside assistance, x-ray procedures, infection control, and collaboration with doctors and front desk staff.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a comprehensive benefits package. Requirements include x-ray certification and BLS; pediatric experience is preferred.