Dental Assistant: Compassionate Chairside Care & Patient Experience

Commonwealth-Dental-Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth-Dental-Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside procedures, impressions, X-rays, and patient comfort in a busy clinic.

The role requires licensing, Open Dental experience, and a focus on infection control, patient education, and accurate record-keeping in the EHR. Strong teamwork ensures smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed dental assistant with a dental X-ray certificate.
• Proficient in infection control and OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication and patient-care mindset.
• Experience using Open Dental and handling Medicaid claims.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Compassionate and patient-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assistance during procedures and impressions for dentures.
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Capture dental X-rays following safety protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-op care.
• Update patient records and dental charts in the EHR.
• Adhere to infection control and sterilization procedures.
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.
• Collaborate with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Compassionate patient care

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Open Dental

Medicaid Claims

Job description

Commonwealth-Dental-Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a skilled Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside procedures, impressions, X-rays, and patient comfort in a busy clinic.

The role requires licensing, Open Dental experience, and a focus on infection control, patient education, and accurate record-keeping in the EHR. Strong teamwork ensures smooth patient flow and high-quality care.