Dental Assistant - Tolley Dental Of Winchester - Winchester, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Winchester, VA

Job Description

Tolley Dental of Winchester is expanding and we are looking for a competent dental assistant for Mondays and Fridays who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. 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 customers in the dental office
Prepare customers 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 room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
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)

Benefit Conditions:

Waiting period may apply

CDA/RDA License Required:

No

Work Remotely

No

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Paid time off
Uniform allowance

Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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