Dental Assistant Certified

Children's National Hospital

5d • $27 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s National, a trip to the dentist is about more than just a healthy smile. Our Division of Oral Health provides a comprehensive pediatric dental program designed specifically for children, delivering everything from preventive care and routine checkups to complex dental procedures in a safe, supportive, and family-centered environment. Our experienced team is dedicated to making every visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible while helping children build healthy oral habits for life. As part of one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals, we are committed to excellence in care, advocacy, research, and education. Through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and a collaborative approach, we partner with patients and families to improve oral health outcomes and create positive experiences that support every child’s overall well-being.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Successfully passed the Dental Assistant National Board’s (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination; OR Successfully completed a Board-approved dental radiology training program consisting of at least twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in radiology, radiation safety, biology, and physics, and has successfully passed the examination(s) required for successful completion of the program.
• District of Columbia Certified Dental Assistant - Level II (Required)
• CPR certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a dental assistant (Preferred)
• Knowledge of dental electronic health records and digital radiography (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance during dental procedures (chairside and under certain circumstances, in the operating room)
• Under the direction of dentists and dental residents, assist in patient examinations, restorative treatment, surgery, and other dental procedures
• Prepare operative site as directed; passes appropriate instruments and equipment
• Prepare dental treatment area; mix and prepare dental materials and dressings for all dental procedures
• Prepare and assist in the administration of anesthetic agents
• Assist with behavior management of patients
• Provide dental health education and oral hygiene instructions to parents/patients; conduct tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations
• Maintain, prepare and sterilize equipment and treatment area
• Sterilize instruments; clean dental area post-operatively and replenish supplies
• Clean, lubricate and maintain hand pieces and other mechanical equipment
• Practice appropriate sterile procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions with all patients.
• Assist in performing radiographic procedures
• Prepare patient for radiographic exposure, take x-rays, and properly manage digital x-rays.
• Assist in maintaining and replenishing inventory and supplies
• Maintain inventory and replenish dental supplies.
• Maintain inventory of orthodontic models; order supplies as directed.
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED