DENTAL ASSISTANT

Carilion Wellness; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness discounts

Health app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering patient care, organize clinic equipment, and coordinate operating room cases. The role requires a Virginia Dental Radiation Safety certificate and AHA BLS-HCP, plus strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Compensation ranges from $18.70 to $26.18 per hour, with benefits and pension plans available.

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent.
• Virginia Dental Radiation Safety certificate; AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist in delivery of patient care.
• Organizes dental clinic equipment and materials.
• Coordinates operating room cases and assists staff dentists.
• Enhances professional development through inservices and continuing education programs.
• Communicates with physicians, dentists, nursing staff, and ancillary hospital personnel, patients and patients’ families.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Status

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Facility

4348 Electric Rd - Roanoke

Requisition Number

R162729 DENTAL ASSISTANT (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist in delivery of patient care. Organizes dental clinic equipment and materials. coordinates operating room cases and assists staff dentists. Enhances professional development through participating in inservices and continuing education programs.
The Dental Assistant

• Assists dentist in delivery of patient care.
• Organizes dental clinic equipment and materials.
• Coordinates operating room cases and assists staff dentists.
• Enhances professional development through participating in inservices and continuing education programs.
• Communicates with physicians, dentists, nursing staff, and ancillary hospital personnel, patients and patients’ families.

What We Require

Education: High school or equivalent.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Virginia Dental Radiation Safety certificate; AHA BLS-HCP required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal skills.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$18.70 - $26.18

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training