Dental Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice as a full-time Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient experiences and supporting the dental team. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills through comprehensive training while contributing to a positive and engaging work environment. You will assist with patient care, manage dental instruments, and ensure a smooth workflow in the office. Enjoy excellent compensation, a range of employee perks, and the chance to be part of a team that values sincerity, mastery, and integrity. If you're eager to make a difference and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401k plan

Bonus plan

Telemedicine benefits

Short-term disability insurance

Annual holiday party

Qualifications

• X-ray and CPR certified or willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to present clinical information to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with dental treatments and patient management.
• Maintain dental instruments and prepare materials for procedures.

Skills

Patient management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

X-ray certification

CPR certification

Tools

Dental instruments

Dental software

Job description

Commonwealth Dentistry is looking for a full-time Dental Assistant for our Chesapeake location!

You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience and 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!

KEY COMPETENCIES

1. Assists the dentist providing dental treatment
2. Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patients
3. Schedules patient appointments to accommodate potential obstacles
4. Maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment
5. Collects and records patient health histories
6. Assists with patient management during dental procedures
7. Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms
8. Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
9. Completes dental charting
10. Responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties
11. Calls to confirm appointments
12. Escalates issues to Office Manager

Other requirements:

1. X-ray certified
2. CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
3. Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
4. Regular and timely attendance
5. Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
6. Adaptable to business needs
7. Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment
8. Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
9. Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
10. Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability, and promptness
11. Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
12. Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach
13. Ability to follow instructions and take responsibility for own actions
14. Ability to exercise confidentiality with patients and patient care
15. Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Benefits include:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance