Dental Assistant - Alexandria, United States - Cameron Station Dental Care
Cameron Station Dental Care
Alexandria, United States
Verified Company
1 week ago
Description
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Take and record patients' vital signs
- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care
- Take dental xrays
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation
- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient records
- Perform basic dental laboratory tasks, such as fabricating temporary crowns and making same day crown using Cerec System
Requirements:
- Fast learner and willing to follow the office protocols
- Proficiency with Cerec system and same day crown protocols is preferred
- Dental assisting certification or relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
- Proficiency in Dentrix or similar dental software
- Familiarity with medical coding and insurance billing procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care
Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Language:
- Spanish (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Radiology Certification (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Alexandria, VA required)
Work Location:
In person
