Dental Assistant - Neighborhood Dental - Virginia Beach, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

Come join your Neighborhood Dental Family in Virginia Beach, VA!
Our company is seeking a Dental Assistant who is a self-starter, eager to learn and capable of making quick and accurate decisions. We're looking for someone who is able to work in a collaborative work environment and has previous experience working as an independent employee.
Responsibilities:

Verify patient by use of Double Identifier's
Obtain patient history.
Document patient's chief complaint.
Obtain patient's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, if necessary; enter on patient's chart.
Experience with diagnostic x-rays.
Assemble appropriate instrument tray.
Perform dental procedure or assist dentist in performing procedure, as appropriate.
Conduct patient education.

Non-Patient Duties:

Maintain inventory.
Order and organize supplies.
Change filters, change solutions or chemicals, clean and maintain equipment
Perform operatory disinfections.
Clean, bag and sterilize instruments.
Remove expired items from the clinical areas
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent; Certification of Dental Assistant

Experience:

Dental office experience preferred
Training is provided!

Certification/Licensure:

Completion of Dental Assistant program
Xray certificate

Other Skills:

Have strong attention to detail
Create a positive work environment
Take initiative
Work well independently, and also as part of a team
Be a problem solver/find solutions
Communicate well with team members

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid training

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

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