Dental Assistant - Pediatric Office - Smile Garden Pediatric Dentistry - Midlothian, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Midlothian, VA

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant 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.
Hours are 7:30am-4:30pm - Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday and some Thursdays and Fridays
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

License:

X-ray Certification (Required)

Current Infection Control certificate.

Work Location

Midlothian Children’s Dentistry 804-601-3139

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatment 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, taking records, impressions, and x-rays
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the all rooms/areas clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Stock supplies as needed. Inform lead assistant when supplies are low, any broken equipment or malfunctioning
Maintain accurate patient records
Using electronic patient records with HIPPA compliance – DENTRIX Software

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations - OSHA + HIPPA
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
Good computer skills - DENTRIX software
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)

Qualities Needed:

Team player/ team oriented

Ability to multitask

High motivated and energetic

Dependable

People-oriented

Adaptable/flexible

Enjoys working with children and children with special needs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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