Dental Assistant- Pediatric Dentistry

Chief Purpose of the Position

As a Dental Assistant with VCU Dental Care's Pediatric Dentistry Department, you will support all aspects of the clinical care of patients within our clinic. Delivery of care will include, but is not limited to, preparing the treatment room, the patient, and instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental clinic and/or task delegated by the treating dentist, attending faculty dentist, dental resident, or students. Other functions include sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patients’ needs and educating them on oral health care, working efficiently to maintain doctors’ schedules, and adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Familiar with dental treatments done daily: prophy, sealants, fluoride treatment, crowns (stainless steel and strips) RCT, composite, flowable, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Working knowledge of dental terminology required
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment is required
• Excellent customer service skills and willingness to assist patients, students, residents, faculty and other staff.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform 4-handed dentistry
• Ability to actively listen and anticipate patient needs

Education level and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification, preferred
• X-Ray certification, required
• CDA, preferred
• Bilingual, preferred
• Pediatric dental experience, preferred
• Two years of previous dental assistant experience, required

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits: Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match, Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Background check required.

EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23298 (Required)

Work Location: In person