Dental Assistant

Shield Dental Care; Virginia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Shield Dental Care is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. You will provide top-notch dental care, assist the dentist during exams and procedures, and handle administrative tasks like scheduling appointments.

The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree from a CODA-certified program and prior experience as a Dental Assistant. If you are friendly, outgoing, and committed to delivering a fantastic patient experience, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a CODA-certified program or school.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable.
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer questions.
• Take vital signs and record medical history accurately.
• Prepare sterilized equipment for exams and procedures.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams, adhering to health regulations.
• Schedule appointments.

Skills

Associate degree

Data entry

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree from CODA-certified program

Job description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
• Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist the dentist during procedures and examsAdhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care