Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Gateway Dental - Ashburn, VA
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Ashburn, VA
Job Description
Responsibilities:- Assist the dentist during dental procedures- Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment- Take and develop dental x-rays- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records- Perform medical coding for insurance billing purposes- Utilize electronic health record systems such as Epic, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft- Follow aseptic techniques to ensure infection control- Provide chairside assistance to the dentist during procedures- Educate patients on oral hygiene practices- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent- Completion of an accredited dental assistant program- Current certification in dental assisting (CDA) preferred- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws- Proficiency in taking dental x-rays and developing them accurately- Experience with medical coding for insurance billing purposes- Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Dentrix, or Eaglesoft- Strong understanding of aseptic techniques and infection control protocols- Excellent knowledge of medical terminology and dental anatomy
Skills:- HIPAA compliance knowledge- X-Ray proficiency- Medical records management- Medical coding for insurance billing purposes- Experience with electronic health record systems (Epic, Dentrix, Eaglesoft)- Aseptic technique application- Strong understanding of medical terminology and dental anatomy
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the dental practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person