Dental Assitant

Job Summary:

Established Dental office looking for a Dental Assistant to work full time

Dental Assistant who over 2+ years experienced and is technically strong, well adept with all materials and who can help with temporaries and other major procedures (Pay will reflect your experience and capabilities)

Job Description:

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Desired Skills:

• Must have an x-ray license/certificate for the state of Virginia
• Must have experience working as a Dental Assistant, prefer 2+ years or more

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Open Dental: 1 year (Required)
• Dental receptionist: 1 year (Preferred)
• Acteon Imaging: 1 year (Required)
• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person