Clinical Dental Assistant - DJ Bickers DDS - Charlottesville, VA

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Charlottesville, VA

Job Description

Our dynamic and modern family and cosmetic dental practice is looking to add another full-time dental assistant to our wonderful team. We are willing to train the right dedicated person that shows a strong interest in having a career in the dental field. If you are searching for a fulfilling career working with a great group of people and you demonstrate the following qualities: dependable, compassionate, cheerful attitude, takes initiative, attention to detail, highly motivated, willingness to grow and learn, and a great team-player, we would love to have you submit your resume for consideration. *Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience as a clinical dental assistant or those that have graduated from a dental assisting program.
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

Prepare patients 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
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Maintain accurate patient records

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 (CDA or DANB graduate)

Pay: starts at $16 and is commensurate based on experience.
Monday-Thursday 8 hour shift
Our compensation and benefits are competitive including:
 Health insurance
 Paid time off
 Simple IRA with employer matching percentage
 Bonus pay
Schedule:
 8-hour shift Monday-Thursday
Education:
 High School or equivalent (Preferred)
 Personal protective equipment provided and required
 Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:

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

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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