Dental Assistant - Dental-Doctors of Lynchburg - Lynchburg, VA

We are looking for a 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 of the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. 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 to the dental office as patient coordinator
Maintain accurate patient charting and assist with payment procedures
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

Skills

Excellent communication and people skills
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Good computer skills
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Attention to detail
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA) and may come with bonus pay.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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