Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Commonwealth Dentistry - 4.5 Suffolk, VA Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Referral program Qualifications Medical chart preparation Dental care patient counseling Preparing dental treatment areas Pre-examination patient preparation Patient assessment Oral surgery assistance Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Assisting medical staff Mid-level Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise X-Ray Certification Preparing medical treatment area Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Emotional support for patients Disinfection procedures Dental x-ray Dental equipment Medical equipment cleaning Orthodontics Patient counseling Nutrition education Patient treatment Pediatric dentistry Medical post-procedure instructions Oral hygiene assistance Blood pressure monitors Teaching Health education and counseling Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Full Job Description We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing, group practice. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with a staff that goes above and beyond to support each other and deliver an unsurpassed dental experience for our patients. The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills.

Responsibilities:

Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse Serving as an infection control officer, developing infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling) Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling) Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth) Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment Completes dental charting Other duties may be assigned

Requirements Experience:

Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance