Dental Assistant

We are looking for a Full-time Dental Assistant

This is a single Doctor's office in Short Pump, we are NOT a Corporate office. We are looking for a team player, someone that works well with others, and has excellent customer service.

Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Pay ranges from $20-23/hour. Full-time position includes PTO, paid holidays, retirement, medical and dental benefits. Position currently available.

If interested, please include a resume and availability. Thank you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare patients 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
• X-ray Certified

General Dentistry office in Short Pump, VA providing excellent care to patients.