Dental Assistant Brook Rd- Pediatric Dentistry - VCU Dental Care - Midlothian, VA

Permanent Dentist Job

Midlothian, VA

Job Description

Chief Purpose of the Position
As a Dental Assistant at Brook Rd with VCU Dental Care's Pediatric Dentistry Department, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials to perform procedures in compliance with the dental clinic and/or task delegated by the treated dentist or attending faculty dentist.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

Familiar with dental treatments done daily: prophy, sealants, fluoride treatment, crowns (stainless steel, nu Smiles and strips) RCT, composite, flowable, fugi, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Working knowledge of dental terminology required
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment is required
Excellent customer service skills and willingness to assist patients, students, residents, faculty and other staff.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Ability to perform 4-handed dentistry
Ability to actively listen and anticipate patient needs

Education level and experience required:

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR certification, preferred
X-Ray certification, required
CDA preferred
Bilingual, preferred
Pediatric dental experience preferred
Two years of previous dental assistant experience required

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Brief Summary of Benefits: Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match. Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance as well as Profit Sharing Plan.
Background checks required.
EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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