Dental Assistant - Pediatric Department
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Dental / Dentistry
Dental Assistant, Dentistry / General Dentist, Dental Office
Purpose:
The Dental Assistant supports patient care in the Pediatric Department by preparing patients, treatment rooms, instruments and materials; assisting with dental procedures as delegated by dentists, faculty, residents, and students; maintaining patient comfort; educating patients on oral health; managing supplies; supporting clinic schedules; and following OSHA and safety requirements.
Knowledge,Skills and Abilities
, Required
- Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology
- Ability to perform four-handed dentistry and anticipate patient and provider needs
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced clinical environment
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately
- High School diploma or equivalent, required
- Two years of dental assisting experience, required
- X-ray certification, required
- CPR certoification, preferred
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), preferred
- Pediatric dental experience, preferred
- Bilingual skills, preferred
Commensurate with experience Benefits:
Benefits include health, dental, vision, and group life insurance; dental discounts; health savings and flexible spending accounts; and paid holidays. PTO eligibility begins after 90 days of employment. After six months, employees become eligible for a 401(k) contribution and match, professional development/tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Background Check:Required.
Equal Employment OpportunityVCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on any legally protected basis.
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