Dental Assistant

Westover Family Dentistry; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued PTO after 90 days

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Uniform Allowance twice a year

Simple IRA employer match up to 3%

Dental care for employee and direct/fi

90 Day & Annual Reviews

CE/Educational Support

Job summary

Charles Town Family Dentistry in Charles Town, WV seeks a Full-Time Dental Assistant to greet patients and support the dental team. You will assist with xrays, iTero scanning, charting, and room setup while upholding HIPAA/OSHA guidelines in a fast-paced, customer-focused practice.

The role emphasizes patient care, multitasking, and a welcoming atmosphere with ongoing professional development opportunities and benefits after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• Active CPR Certification (BLS) required.
• WV polishing, nitrous, ortho certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk duties as needed.
• Assist providers chairside during procedures and take X-rays.
• Perform iTero scanning and charting; maintain sterile rooms.

Skills

Patient care

Multitasking

Communication

Team player

Education

Dental assisting certificate

Tools

XRays

iTero scanning

Job description

Join the Charles Town Family Dentistry team as a Full-Time Dental Assistant in Charles Town, WV and dive into an exciting role that is at the heart of our customer-centric practice! You'll be the welcoming face that greets our valued patients while providing dependable support to our talented dental team. Your exceptional multitasking skills will shine as you navigate chairside assisting, charting, instrument sterilization and other various tasks.

With competitive pay, you'll not only gain invaluable dental experience but also be part of a forward-thinking and energetic culture that values excellence and integrity. After 90 days, you'll be offered 80 hours of Accrued PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Uniform Allowance 2 times per year, Up to 3% employer Match to Simple IRA, Employee & Direct Family Discounted Dental Care, 90 Day & Annual Reviews, and CE and/or Educational Support. If you love helping others, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and are eager to contribute to a community-focused practice, this is the place for you!

A little about us

Our dentists and team have the experience, knowledge, and the personality to soothe away any dental anxiety our patients may have. We are constantly studying dental research articles and taking continuing education courses so that we may learn about the latest dental upgrades in materials and technology. This enables us to offer our patients the best dental care available in the Charles Town area.

Your role as a Dental Assistant

As a Full-Time Dental Assistant at Charles Town Family Dentistry, you will be the welcoming clinical point of contact for our valued patients, setting the tone for an exceptional experience. Your daily tasks will include greeting patients in the patient lounge, providing office tours, supporting providers both Doctor and Dental Hygienist with xrays, iTero scanning, charting and various dental procedures including fillings, root canals, crowns, implants, dentures, and orthodontics. You will provide excellent patient care and support while upholding all office policies including HIPPA and OSHA guidelines. The dental assistant role will also include sterilization of instruments and proper set up and breakdown of rooms.

When necessary, you'll assist the front office as needed and contact patients to schedule recare and pending treatment plans. You may be included in the supply ordering process and other various tasks that may develop. If you're excited about contributing to a dependable team that thrives on multitasking and unwavering customer focus, we want to hear from you!

Are you the Dental Assistant we're looking for?

To thrive as a Full-Time Dental Assistant at Charles Town Family Dentistry, you'll need a blend of essential skills and relevant experience. A minimum of one year of dental assisting experience is crucial. Your multitasking abilities will allow you to manage various responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy. Being comfortable with patient care, assisting technique, xrays and room set up and break down is required. Strong communication skills are paramount, enabling you to interact with patients effectively. Moreover, an unwavering customer-centric approach and the ability to maintain a welcoming atmosphere are vital for ensuring every patient feels valued.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience
• Active West Virginia Polishing, Nitrous and Ortho certificates preferred
• Must have active CPR Certification in BLS child and adult

Will you join our team?