Dental Assistant - NOVA Children's Dentistry - Ashburn, VA

NOVA Children’s Dentistry is the premier pediatric dental practice located in Ashburn and South Riding, VA. We excel in providing a safe, supportive, and family focused patient experience. Our team is high energy and fast-paced. Our culture is growth oriented, inspiring, and rewarding. We offer a wonderful compensation & benefits package and encourage continuing education and self-development. Job Description: The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment. Responsibilities: · Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy · Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort · Ensure that patients have an excellent experience by providing care in a patient-friendly environment. This includes bringing patients back on time for their scheduled appointment and greeting and acknowledging each patient by name at the treatment appointment. · Serve as chairside clinical assistant, demonstrating proficiency in all areas of pediatric dental assisting including, but not limited to: photographs, x-rays, assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry, select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed, any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the doctor. · Demonstrate proficiency in dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice · Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures · Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout dental treatment · Sterilize instruments according to regulations via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods and undertake lab tasks as instructed · Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly · Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions · Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Qualifications: · Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates) · Dental x-ray certification · Proven experience as dental assistant · Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods · Understanding of health & safety regulations · Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus · Good computer skills (Dentrix is used in the office) · Excellent communication and people skills · Attention to detail · Well-organized and reliable · High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Benefits Offered: In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package including retirement, holiday pay and paid time off. Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Work Location: In person

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