Flex Dental and Business Assistant - Cusp Dental Boutique - Virginia Beach, VA

Don't catch yourself admiring from a distance, come claim your spot on our team, less than a mile away from the beach in Chic's Beach! The Cusp squad is ready to welcome a unique rockstar who can flex their skills both front and back! We are a forward thinking start up dental practice with everything new and digital. We believe in not only providing an amazing experience for our patients but for the team, aka the squad, as well. Our squad is spirited, growth oriented, achievement driven, and full of people who are truly passionate about dentistry and our patients! We live for balance, unique experiences, collaboration, and honor.
Our DA/BA should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the protocols of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly from answering the phone, handling sterilization, to seeing patients. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position.
Our ideal DA candidate will be:

Flexible and able to work partially in the front and back
Looking for a dental home
Committed to professional development
Reliable, on time, and polite
Is teachable OR has an experienced skillset that sets them apart as a gentle, conscientious provider!
Seeking life changing career opportunities in the Dental field
Fun, engaging, and communicates well with patients and fellow team members
Outgoing personally and professionally
Passionate and responsive
Open, honest and flexible
Organized and helpful
Great with patient education
Looks ahead at the schedule to keep everyone on time (directing flow as needed)
Is a Team Player – Works well with others while upholding office culture

Dental / Business Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

Welcome customers to the dental office
Assist with answering the phones and scheduling patients
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials 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
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded
Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies

Dental / Business Assistant Requirements:

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental benefits
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Paid Holidays (7)
Professional development assistance (Continuing education)
Team building events

If this experience and position sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, I urge you to reach out to me TODAY! We are holding interviews this week!! Let’s change your dental career path and change some patients' lives together! Apply today!

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