Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry in Louisa, VA is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate demonstrates empathy, patience, and a willingness to learn, and will assist the dentist during a variety of procedures, prepare exam rooms, and maintain sterility and equipment.

Responsibilities include taking and processing X-rays, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and helping with payment procedures while maintaining accurate patient records.

Qualifications

• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism and self-motivation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment for dentists.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients; maintain accurate records.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments and assist with payments.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant# Careers## Dental AssistantApply: Louisa, VA: Full time: Posted Today: JR103794**Location:**Andre Dental LouisaOur 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 want 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:*** $18-21 hr depending on experience* Guaranteed Hourly Rate* Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays* 401k Program: with matching contributions* Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)* Competitive health, dental, and vision plan* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance* Flexible Schedules#SponsorDA**FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptWe 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.