Dental Assistant - Virginia Beach, VA

Only for registered members Virginia Beach, VA , United States

1 day ago

$34,000 - $56,000 (USD) per year *

* This salary range is an estimation made by beBee

Job description

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the protocols of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly. You'll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.

Our ideal DA candidate will be:

Looking for a dental home
Reliable, on time, and polite
Is teachable OR as an experienced skillset that sets them apart as a gentle, conscientious provider
Seeking life changing career opportunities in the dental field
Fun, engaging, and communicates well with patients and fellow team members
Outgoing personally and professionally
Enjoys conversations and knows how to lead a patient to optimal dental health
Passionate and responsive
Open, honest and flexible
Organized and helpful
Great with patient education
Looks ahead at the schedule to keep everyone on time (directing flow as needed)
Is a Team Player – Works well with others while upholding office culture

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

Welcome customers to the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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
When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded
Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental Assistant Requirements:

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Paid Holidays (7)
Professional development assistance (Continuing education)
Team building events

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