Pediatric Dental Assistant -Ironbridge

Virginia Family Dentistry•Richmond, VA

6d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Family Dentistry is seeking a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join its Ironbridge team. This non-exempt, hourly position pays $18–$25 per hour, based on experience, and typically works 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The assistant provides chairside support to dentists and helps maintain patient flow, clinical readiness, infection control, and communication with the front desk and other team members. The role requires knowledge of dental procedures, x-ray certification, OSHA regulations, and State Board requirements, as well as effective communication with doctors, employees, and patients. Virginia Family Dentistry has served the greater Richmond area for 50 years. The company is dentist-owned, and its offices have their own personality, pace, and style. The organization describes its core values as quality care, respect and appreciation, clear and honest communication, positivity, dependability and efficiency, training, and leading by example. With multiple locations and specialties, it offers opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Requirements

X-ray certification.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of dental procedures, OSHA regulations, and State Board requirements.
Willingness to work as part of a larger team and communicate effectively with doctors, employees, and patients.
Excellent communication skills.
Time management.
Confidentiality.
Attention to detail.
Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of pediatric dental experience or completion of a dental assisting program.

Responsibilities

Provide chairside assistance to dentists.
Take x-rays.
Stock, organize, and disinfect operatories.
Sterilize instruments and follow proper infection control protocols.
Review the doctor’s daily schedule and prepare for patient appointments with necessary supplies, lab cases, implants, and other items.
Input treatment plans provided by the doctor.
Keep the schedule on time and communicate with the front desk.
Maintain a lab tracking system to ensure lab work is ready for patient appointments.
Order and unpack supplies.
Collaborate with the doctor scheduler on schedules and maintain the unscheduled list by following up with patients about needed treatment.
Assist administrative staff as needed.