Dental Assistant

Oral Wellness Center Of Virginia PL; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Wellness Center of Charlottesville is seeking a dental assistant to support clinicians in a patient‑focused setting. The role involves four‑handed dentistry, imaging, and meticulous documentation to ensure smooth patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting during procedures, taking digital X-rays and intraoral scans, maintaining strict infection control, and coordinating with the front desk for seamless patient transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting in dental procedures with four-handed dentistry.
• Capable of taking digital X-rays and intraoral scans.
• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Accurate documentation of patient records and treatment plans.
• Strong teamwork with front office and clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and prepare them for treatments.
• Assist with fillings, crowns, and extractions using four-handed techniques.
• Take high-quality digital X-rays and intraoral scans.
• Sterilize instruments and prep treatment rooms following infection control.
• Document electronic health records and treatment plans.
• Coordinate with front office for smooth patient transitions.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assisting

Imaging

Sterilization

Documentation

Teamwork

Tools

Digital X-rays

Intraoral scanning

Job description

Job Description

• Patient Care: Welcome patients warmly, prepare them for treatments, and ensure their comfort throughout their visit.
• Clinical Assisting: Provide seamless four-handed dentistry assisting during various procedures, including fillings, crowns, and extractions.
• Imaging: Take high-quality digital X-rays and intraoral scanning.
• Sterilization: Strictly follow infection control protocols to sterilize instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and maintain equipment.
• Documentation: Accurate and timely tracking of electronic patient health records and treatment plans.
• Teamwork: Keep supply inventories ordered and tracked and collaborate with the front office for smooth patient transitions.

Company Description

Oral Wellness Center of Charlottesville [Virginia] is a comprehensive dental practice focusing on oral wellness and esthetics to improve our patient's overall health. We treat the person not the teeth or insurance plan and care deeply about our patients and employees.