Dental Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered team. You will support the dentist, manage patient flow, and help deliver exceptional care. Required X-ray certification and CPR (or within 30 days).

Strong communication and teamwork are essential, along with reliability and attention to detail. We offer competitive compensation, medical, vision and dental plans, 401k, bonus opportunities, and 100% paid benefits such as

Qualifications

• X-ray certification is required.
• CPR certification is required or will be within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during dental treatments.
• Prepares treatment plans and presents them to patients.
• Schedules patient appointments around potential obstacles.
• Maintains instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Records patient health histories.
• Assists with patient management during procedures.
• Performs instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Prepares dental materials and equipment for procedures.
• Completes dental charting.
• Manages inventory and ancillary duties.
• Calls to confirm appointments.
• Escalates issues to Office Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

X-ray certified

CPR certified

Patient communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

# Dental AssistantCW- Crozet - Charlottesville, VA 22903## Description**Commonwealth Dentistry** is looking for a full time Dental Assistant!You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE. S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do) M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time) L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice) E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance). Oh did we mention our annual Vegas-themed holiday party! #ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime**KEY COMPETENCIES*** Assists the dentist providing dental treatment* Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient* Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles* Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment* Collects and records patient health histories* Assists with patient management during dental procedures* 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* Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties* Calling to confirm appointments* Escalating issues to Office Manager* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.## Qualifications* X-ray certified* CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire* Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients.* Regular and timely attendance* Positive attitude and eagerness to learn* Adaptable to business needs* Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment* Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices* Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities* Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness* Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail* Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach* Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions* Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care* Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes.