Dental Assistant, Graduate Periodontics

VCU Dental Care; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending participation

Paid holidays

Paid time off after 90 days

401(k) employer contribution & match

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Dental Care in Richmond, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide hands-on clinical support to Graduate Periodontics during periodontal surgeries, implants, sedation, and perioperative care. You will help prepare patients and operatories, assist during procedures, manage records, and ensure a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least one year of dental assisting experience; CPR/BLS certification is required or obtainable.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience.
• Experience assisting with periodontal or oral surgery procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterile technique, and infection control practices.
• Familiarity with sedation procedures and patient monitoring preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient care skills.

Mansioni

• Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, and equipment for surgical and sedation procedures.
• Assist providers during periodontal surgery, implant placement, and related procedures.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, diagnostic imaging, and sedation records.
• Monitor sedated patients within the scope of training and applicable requirements.
• Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the provider.
• Prepare and maintain implant components, graft materials, surgical guides, and related supplies.
• Perform instrument sterilization, operatory turnover, and routine equipment checks.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and VCU Dental Care policies.
• Communicate effectively with providers and clinical team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Dental assisting experience

Patient care

Organization

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

Provides clinical support to Graduate Periodontics providers during periodontal surgical procedures, implant placement, sedation, and perioperative patient care. Assists with patient preparation, clinical procedures, documentation, and maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, operatories, instruments, and equipment for surgical and sedation procedures.
• Assist providers during periodontal surgery, implant placement, and related procedures.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, diagnostic imaging, and sedation records.
• Monitor sedated patients within the scope of training and applicable requirements.
• Provide post-operative instructions as directed by the provider.
• Prepare and maintain implant components, graft materials, surgical guides, and related supplies.
• Perform instrument sterilization, operatory turnover, and routine equipment checks.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and VCU Dental Care policies.
• Communicate effectively with providers and clinical team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of dental assisting experience.
• Experience assisting with periodontal or oral surgery procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, sterile technique, and infection control practices.
• Familiarity with sedation procedures and patient monitoring preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain as required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and patient care skills.

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits

Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to, Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. Employees are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days of employment. After completion of 6 months, employees are eligible for a 401(k) employer contribution and match. Additional benefits include Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Background checks required.

EEO Statement

VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to, veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.