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Admire Dental Care
Dental Assistant, (3 yrs exp req)
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$46,189 / year median in Virginia
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Our Admire Dental Care Team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Full-time dental assistant who is willing to grow with us. If you are someone who takes initiative, cares about dental health/function and are looking for a team that is like family, this is a place for you. We have a thriving, positive and caring team culture that we are very proud of! We stay busy due to our established patient base and we are able to accomplish our goals by providing education and excellent patient care to everyone who walks through our doors. At Admire Dental Care, we love to continue a long lasting relationship with our patients by showing admiration, compassion and empathy
- while still educating patients about their oral health and reaching out ultimate goal, a healthy, beautiful and functional smile!
Job Schedule:
Schedule Required- 5 days a week, and rotating Saturdays (2 Saturdays monthly).
Skills required:
- Having at least 5 years in four-handed dentistry.
- Sustaining patient comfort, managing supplies, listening to patients' needs and educating them on dental procedures, working efficiently to maintain doctor's schedule .
- Adhering to all OSHA and safety policies and procedures. Organizing and maintaining lab equipment, take and develop x-rays and provide comprehensive post-op dental procedures to patients.
- Possessing exceptional written and verbal communication skills, a superior knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology, a friendly, outgoing demeanor and excellent organizational skills.
Other Skills:
X-ray certification & experience with digital x-rays Base knowledge of dentures, crowns, bridges; taking impressions, pouring models, making temp crowns & bridges, making occlusal guards Working knowledge of dental software including ability to chart and enter treatment Scheduling Appointments Answering phones Discuss treatment with patientPay:
$24.00- $27.