Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO

11 paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is looking for a Dental Assistant to support the Washington Navy Yard Branch Clinic in Washington, DC. The role requires assisting the dentist, maintaining dental equipment, and managing patient interactions.

The ideal candidate will have a certification as a dental assistant and experience in a clinical setting. This full-time position comes with healthcare benefits, paid time off, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• 1 year of experience within the preceding 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist at chair side and perform intra-oral procedures.
• Handle sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Obtain and record medical history of patients.

Skills

Certified in Radiography

BLS through American Heart Association

Education

Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant

Tools

Dentrix/MHS Genesis

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potentinal Opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support Washington Navy Yard Branch Clinic in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). OR Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course.
• Experience: 1 year within the preceding 36 months
• Certified in Radiography
• BLS through American Heart Association

Duties

• Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.
• Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions.
• Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.

What we offer

• Full time employee status Monday - Friday
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
• PTO
• 11 paid Federal Holidays

EOE / Disability / Vet