Dental Assistant

GD VA PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k Program with Matching Contributions

Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

GD VA PLLC in the United States is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide exceptional care for patients. Ideal candidates should possess empathy, patience, and a willingness to assist during various dental procedures.

The successful applicant will prepare exam rooms, assist dentists with instruments, and ensure patient records are maintained accurately. This role offers a supportive environment for both experienced assistants and those looking to enter the dental field, with competitive hourly rates and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and work ethic.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Dental Assisting experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Andre Dental Louisa.

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry, we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

Guaranteed Hourly Rate

• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.