Dental Assistant

Job Summary

Are you an energetic dental assistant who has strong communication and interpersonal skills? Would you enjoy working with a great doctor and team in a modern clean office with the latest dental technology? Do you love making patients feel comfortable and value a supportative team culture? At My Ashburn Dentist we offer a positive, low stress enviornment where your voice matters, your skills are respected and appreciated, and your growth is supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures such as pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments, and treatment rooms; follow dental instrument processing, sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices - maintaining OSHA complianc
• Take digital X-rays and support other imaging tasks, to include a 3D scanner, as authorized and trained.
• Assist in maintianing dental products inventry.
• Support patient care and reception tasks, explain next steps, and protect privacy by following Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.

Requirements

• 5+ years dental assisting and dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental and medical terminology, anatomy, and dental equipment.
• Understanding of infection prevention management and healthcare infection prevention and control practices.
• Familiarity with X-ray procedures, dental sterilization, dental records, and documentation.
• Experience with Eaglesoft is preferred.
• Strong patient management and communication skills; dental receptionist experience and exposure to pediatric dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, or oral surgery are helpful.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person