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NOVA Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

NOVA Orthodontics is the premier dual specialty practice in Ashburn. 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.
 
Position Summary: 
The job of a pediatric dental assistant is to ensure that each patient consistently receives outstanding, individualized service at each treatment appointment.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of each clinical day engaged and ready to participate in team morning meeting</li>
<li>Welcome patients to the dental office with a smile and positive energy</li>
<li>Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>The goal of the assistant is to, over time, get to know the patients and interact with families on an individual level (i.e. team member remembers things about each patient)</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Demonstrate proficiency in dental language and terminology such that clinical assistant can type chart notes using the terms and abbreviations used by the practice</li>
<li>Demonstrate proficiency in practice management software such that assistant can schedule appointments and cover telephones to help the administrative team when necessary</li>
<li>Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures</li>
<li>Efficiently run clinical chair to see 12-15+ patients per day in a timely manner</li>
<li>Provide instructions to patients/parents throughout dental treatment</li>
<li>Sterilize instruments according to regulations via cold sterile, dry-heat, and autoclave methods and undertake lab tasks as instructed</li>
<li>Work with other team members, both clinical and administrative, to help the day run smoothly</li>
<li>Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions</li>
<li>Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: 
<ul>
<li>Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates)</li>
<li>Dental x-ray certification</li>
<li>Proven experience as dental assistant</li>
<li>Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods</li>
<li>Understanding of health & safety regulations</li>
<li>Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus</li>
<li>Good computer skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication and people skills</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Well-organized and reliable</li>
<li>High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred</li>
</ul>

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

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Dental Assistant - Pediatrics