Pediatric Dental Assistant Job in Portsmouth, Virginia

(Job ID: 540162)

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Are you looking for a change? Our busy small family oriented pediatric dental office specializing in children is looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with children, have excellent patient etiquette, mannerism, and overall professionalism clinically and socially. Must have outstanding customer service skills and reliable. We are Super Smiles 4 Kids and offer the following benefits: - Paid holidays - PTO - Bonus System - on the job training for the right candidate More about the role: - Greet and welcome patients from the start of their dental journey, as well as sustain patient comfort and provide appropriate education throughout treatment - Conduct a thorough review of the patient’s health history in order to provide quality care - Take and process x-rays and other diagnostic assessments (3Shape 3D scanner, digital photography, etc.) - Provide superior chairside assistance (i.e., four-handed dentistry) to supported dentists during a wide variety of procedures in accordance with the state dental practice act - Cleaning and coronal polishing - Utilize Dentrix for patient scheduling and record keeping - Prepare treatment room with strict adherence to safety protocols and following OSHA & CDC recommendations - Manage supply and inventory levels, as well as place and expedite orders as needed Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment - VA X-ray certification - Excellent communication and organizational skills - CPR/Basic Life Support Preferred Experience - 3+ years of experience in a dental setting - Dentrix or other dental software experience - Dental assisting school certification How We Define Success Our team operates by these core values: ● Happy to do it: A can-do attitude for every task. ● Trainable: Eager to learn and grow within the team. ● Reliable: Consistent in delivering quality work and meeting expectations. ● Solution-Minded: Focused on identifying and implementing practical solutions. ● Living the Culture: Upholding our mission to provide exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative and respectful team environment. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter with answers to the following: 1. What excites you most about working in a dental office? 2. How have you demonstrated reliability and accountability in your previous roles? If you feel that you may be a good match, we encourage you to apply! Please email resume and cover letter to [sign in to DentalPost to see current contact info] Hourly compensation is negotiable based on prior experience and discussed at the interview.