Dental Assistant

PEDIATRIC DENTAL ASSISTANT

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) + One Friday per month (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

*Pay: *$16.00 - $22.00 per hour (Starting rate is directly based on clinical knowledge and professional experience)

About Us

All Kids Dental of Suffolk is a privately-owned pediatric practice dedicated to providing exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing team. If you are passionate about working with children and serving the Suffolk community, we would love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic radiographs (X-rays) and dental prophylaxis for children and adolescents.
• Chairside Support: Efficiently assist the dentist using professional four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Patient Education: Clearly communicate oral hygiene instructions and preventative care strategies to both patients and parents in a comforting, kid-friendly manner.
• Team Collaboration: Work cooperatively within a high-functioning team to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Compliance & Software: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and OSHA standards. Utilize OpenDental software for accurate charting and patient records.

Qualifications

• License/Certification: Must be X-Ray certified and CPR/BLS certified.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred (pediatric experience is a significant plus).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of HIPAA/OSHA compliance, digital X-rays and dental terminology.
• Attributes: Exceptional communication skills, strong work ethic, and a warm, patient-centered approach to care.
• Commute: Ability to commute to Suffolk, VA 23434.

Compensation & Benefits

• *Competitive Pay: *$16.00 - $22.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
• Work-Life Balance: Consistent schedule with 3-day weekends most weeks!
• Paid Time Off & Vacation: Earned PTO / Vacation time (available at 1 year of employment)
• *Paid Holidays: *Paid holiday benefit starts after 90 days
• Financial & Future: 401(k) with company matching (available at 1 year of employment)
• Growth & Perks: On-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and free parking on-site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Free parking
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Suffolk, VA 23434 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • OSHA (regulatory compliance area) • Free parking • CPR Certification • Teamwork • Dental office • HIPAA compliance • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Hourly pay • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • Working with pediatric populations • HIPAA • Full-time • X-Ray Certification • Dental prophylaxis • One-on-one patient counseling • Dental terminology • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Children • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • Pediatrics • Patient family and caregiver education • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Patient interaction • Adolescents • 401(k) matching • In-person • Patient charting • Pediatric dentistry • Managing patient records • Opportunities for advancement • Communication skills • Open Dental • Entry level • Paid sick time