Dental Assistant - E THOMAS ELSTNER JR DMD FAMILY DENTISTRY - Fredericksburg, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Fredericksburg, VA

Job Description

Tired of the high pressure of "selling" dental care? Work with an "Evidence Based" practice delivering kind, compassionate, and reasonable dental treatment. We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and affable schedule. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients into 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 treatment room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant XRAY certified
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods and radiological certification
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
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Dental Assistants: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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