Dental Assistant
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing, group practice. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with a staff that goes above and beyond to support each other and deliver an unsurpassed dental experience for our patients.
The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
- Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
- Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
- Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
- Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
- Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
- Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
- Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
- Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
- Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
- Completes dental charting
- Other duties may be assigned
Requirements
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Recommended Jobs
Class A Yard Jockey-Local Shuttle ( Night Shift) 5-1
Job Description Job Description Class A Yard Jockey - Local Shuttle (Night Shift) Martinsburg, WV | $32/hr | Avg $1600/week 1 Year CDL-A Experience Required We're hiring experienced CDL-…
Field Automation Engineer I & II
About the Role Albireo Energy is hiring Field Automation Engineer I &II's to independently execute BAS and EPMS programming, integration, and commissioning on data center construction projects. Yo…
Digital Production Manager
Are you a storyteller with a passion for digital excellence? Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a Digital Production Manager to lead our live-stream worship and video conte…
MLOps Engineer (Mid): Cloud ML CI/CD Pipelines
A technology solutions provider is seeking a Mid-level MLOps Engineer in Virginia. This role involves streamlining development cycles and supporting the intelligence community through cloud software. …
Director of Operations Finance & FP&A, PHD
The Company kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate cha…
Learning Leader (Cosmetology Instructor)
Job Description Job Description Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner Schoo is seeking a qualified Clinic Floor Leader to join our family! With over one hundred schools nation-wide, Paul …
Shift Lead
Opens and closes the store in the absence of store management, including all required systems start-ups, required cash handling, and ensuring the floor and stock room are ready for the business day. …
IT Information Assurance Cyber
ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION As IT Information Assurance/Cyber Engineer, you will be responsible for providing guidance for the development of network designs a…
Windows Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise t…
GRILL COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)
Job Description Job Description We are hiring immediately for full time and part time GRILL COOK positions. Location : L3Harris - 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Note:…