Description Under the direction of the dentist and/or dental resident, assists in chair side and operating room pediatric dental procedures. Prepares patient, dental
materials, instruments for dental procedures. Maintains inventory, records, and clinical equipment.

Qualifications Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Familiarity with dental protocols and procedures Excellent communication skills with patients, parents and staff members.
Scope of practice for both states required knowledge by applicant.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Candidate must obtain in the state of Maryland a minimum required radiation licensure. (Required)
In the District of Columbia must be licensed as a certified
dental assistant no exception. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Provide chair side assistance during dental procedures

Under the direction of dentists and dental residents, assist in patient examinations, restorative treatment and surgery.

Prepare operative site as directed; passes appropriate instruments and equipment.

Prepare dental treatment area; mix and prepare dental materials and dressings for all dental procedures.

Prepare and assist in the administration of anesthetic agents.

Assist with behavior management of patients.

Provide dental health education and oral hygiene instructions to parents/patients; conduct tooth brushing and flossing demonstrations.

Maintain, prepare and sterilize equipment and treatment area

Sterilize instruments; clean dental area post-operatively and replenish supplies.

Clean, lubricate and maintain hand pieces and other mechanical equipment.

Practice appropriate sterile procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions with all patients.

Assist in performing radiographic procedures

Prepare patient for radiographic exposure, take x-rays, and develop resulting x-ray films; clean and maintain x-ray film processor and x rayduplicator .

Assist in maintaining and replenishing inventory and supplies

Maintain inventory and replenish dental supplies. Maintain inventory of orthodontic models; order supplies as directed.

Safety

Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
Patient Record Retrieval and Maintenance

Retrieve patient records and documents as directed as well as scan charts into the dentrix software.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

Partner with all team members to achieve goals

Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

Contribute to a positive work environment

Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

Use resources efficiently

Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job: Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization: Goldberg Cntr Cmnty Ped Hlth

Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift: Day

Work Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p

Job Posting: Aug 5, 2025, 3:21:33 PM

Full-Time Salary Range: 54724.8 - 107369.6

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