Experienced Dental Assistant

Team Placements is a healthcare staffing company based out of Alexandria, VA. We have been in business for over 35 years, elevating healthcare careers nationally. We are a woman owned staffing company who offers local employment to private, corporate and the government sector.

Despite of Covid-19 we have several assignments opening for future dates. Team Placement is ensuring our dental clients have the appropriate PPE's readily available for you and set protocols, Your safety is our priority.

Position: Dental Assistant (MUST BE RELIABLE)

Type: Temporary (Full Time), Part Time Permanent and Full Time Permanent

Requirements:

Min. 1-2 years experience as a Dental Assistant in General Dentistry. Must be reliable, team player and posses a positive attitude.

Radiology Certification required!

Responsibilities

· Welcome customers in the dental office

· Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort

· Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed

· Sterilize instruments according to regulations

· Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry

· Undertake lab tasks as instructed

· Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions

· Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

· Schedule appointments

· Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

· Proven experience as dental assistant

· Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods

· Understanding of health & safety regulations

· Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus

· Good computer skills

· Excellent communication and people skills

· Attention to detail

· Well-organized and reliable

Salary: $20.00 to $23.00 /hour