Dental Assistant- Full Time

Healthy Community Health Center; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daylight schedule

Paid Holidays

PTO (vacation, personal, sick)

Maternity/Parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Healthy Community Health Center seeks a Certified Dental Assistant to support a patient-centered dental team in a fast-paced environment. You will assist dentists, document progress, chart accurately, and maintain sterilization and infection control standards.

The role emphasizes empathy, clear communication, and collaboration with diverse patient populations. A daylight schedule with generous leave benefits is provided. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dental Hygienist and Dentists during dental procedures.
• Conduct postoperative and post-treatment procedures as instructed by the Dentist.
• Accurate dental charting and documentation.
• Proper sterilization and infection control measures; inventory control of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting course

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Our Mission:To provide patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable to all.Providers, Nurses, and Staff provide help to the community in ways some patients previously thought was not possible. HCHC creates an environment of community service that lets employees reconnect with the reason they were first interested in healthcare.HCHC is looking for community driven employees who are excited to help their neighbors lead healthy lives.Pay Range: $17-$19 per hourGeneral Job DescriptionA Certified Dental Assistant at the Healthy Community Health Center is a vital part of providing patient-centered healthcare that is accessible and affordable for all. The Certified Dental Assistant at HCHC is part of a friendly and energetic team of professionals who support our Dental department in achieving improved quality of care outcomes and patient volume benchmarks in a fast-paced environment.When you join our dental team you will provide a safe patient care environment that supports the dental services that we provide. The Certified Dental Assistant requires comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry. The Certified Dental Assistant should have accurate and correct grammar when dental charting, performing documentation of progress notes, procedures, or additional conversations/information that has been discussed with the patient. The Dental Assistant must be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner.Our team demonstrates successful professional dental practices, patient care coordination, ethical accountability, and the preservation of patient and staff confidentiality.Within this role, it is critical that the Dental Assistant be able to work with people from a wide diversity of social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. The Dental Assistant must be able to creatively work with other health care professionals from a variety of disciplines to achieve maximal results for the Center's patient from a system of integrated primary health care.Full-time Certified Dental Assistants at HCHC enjoy:Daylight schedule, Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 6:00 pm6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating HolidaysPaid Maternity and Parental bonding leave for full time employeesWork-life balance achieved through generous paid-time-off (PTO)- PTO includes paid vacation, personal days and sick leaveBenefits including: health, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability, company paid life insurance and a retirement plan with company matchEssential functions of the job include:Knowledge of modern dental materials, their storage, handling and applicationsBasic knowledge of ADA CDT codesProper setup and preparation of the operatory and patient for dental examinations and/or treatmentAssist the Dental Hygienist and Dentists during dental proceduresConducting postoperative and post-treatment procedures as instructed by the Dentist.Accurate dental charting and documentationProper and accurate technique acquiring x-raysResponsible for sterilization, proper infection control measures, preparation and inventory control of dental instruments and suppliesHelp with Dental Front Office dutiesRequired:High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of an accredited course in dental assistingCurrent CPR(BLS)X-ray certificationEffective oral and written communication skills in EnglishHandle multiple tasks concurrentlyPossess good interpersonal skillsBe able to work effectively with patients and health center staffPreferred:Fluency in Spanish or ArabicThe ideal candidate will actively demonstrate dedication and commitment to the HCHC Values:TeamworkExcellenceAccountabilityMission