Dental Assistant

We are looking for an experienced and motivated assistant to join our dental team! At our office, our mission is to create a personable experience with each and every patient. We are dedicated to providing the best quality oral health care to our patients. We are seeking a part-time dental assistant who is a positive, energetic, and organized individual to join our team. 2 Saturdays a month are a MUST.

Job Summary

· Assists dentist, set up and breakdown rooms, maintains equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.

General Accountabilities

· Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.

· Records treatment information in patient records.

· Takes digital x-rays

· Takes and records patients medical and dental histories

· Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.

· Monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.

· Fabricates temporary restorations (crowns and bridges)

· Takes alginate and pvs impressions

· Pours and trims alginate impressions

· *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

· Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program

· Experience: 1-2 years of related dental experience

· Virginia X-ray certification

Skills

· Detail oriented

· Service orientation

· Team player

· Social perceptiveness

· Critical thinking

· Great communication