111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.Department
10130 Dentistry
Pay Range
$27.10 - $53.17
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
What You'll Do:As a Certified Dental Assistant Level II at Children's National, you will play an essential role in delivering exceptional pediatric dental care by assisting dentists and dental residents during examinations, restorative treatments, surgeries, and other dental procedures. You'll prepare treatment areas, dental materials, and equipment, support the administration of anesthetic agents, and help create a positive experience for patients and families through behavior management and oral health education. You'll also perform radiographic procedures, sterilizing instruments, and maintain inventory and supplies to support smooth daily operations.
What You'll Need:Minimum Education- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Successfully passed the Dental Assistant National Board's (DANB) Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) examination;
OR - Successfully completed a Board-approved dental radiology training program consisting of at least twenty-four (24) hours of coursework in radiology, radiation safety, biology, and physics, and has successfully passed the examination(s) required for successful completion of the program.
Minimum Work Experience- Previous experience as a dental assistant (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge- Knowledge of dental electronic health records and digital radiography
- Familiarity with dental protocols and procedures
- Excellent communication skills with patients, parents and staff members.
- Scope of practice for District of Columbia required knowledge by applicant.
Required Licenses and Certifications- District of Columbia Certified Dental Assistant - Level II certification (Required)
- CPR certification (Required)
Functional AccountabilitiesProvide 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.
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
What You'll Receive:Benefits That Support You:- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
