Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

If you are a certified dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences and a great attitude, we’d love to connect! Our dental practice is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and certified dental assistant to provide support to our dentist and hygienists, and high-quality dental care to our patients. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practice experience, a current CDA / RDA license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds ideal for you, we invite you to apply today.

Compensation :

$19.80 - $23.10 hourly

Responsibilities :

• Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment
• Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
• Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
• Evaluate and document vital signs for patients and update medical records
• Assist in placing and removing orthodontic appliances and taking full records under the supervision of the Orthodontist
• Perform accurate and efficient procedures to maintain the schedule and patient flow
• Review patient charts, log appropriate patient data, and transcribe doctor notes
• Perform laboratory procedures under the supervision of an Orthodontist
• Educate the patients on orthodontic care and remote monitoring
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare the equipment and operatory following standard protocols
• Assist in Local Store Marketing and community events
• Adhere to all infection-control policies and protocols

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About Company

At Virginia Orthodontic Partners, we provide excellence in orthodontic care for patients of all ages in a warm and family-friendly environment. Our team believes strongly in partnering with our patients to give them the most effective treatment available.

We strive to develop a personal relationship with each patient to ensure the best possible experience. Our orthodontists are also sleep medicine specialists, meaning they are able to diagnose and treat sleep disorders at our convenient locations.