Dental Assistant - Growth, Perks & Hands-On Patient Care

Commonwealth Dentistry; Mechanicsville (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral programme

Vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth Dentistry in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing group practice. The role involves assisting the dentist during procedures, taking radiographs, noting medical history, and supporting infection control.

We value teamwork and patient comfort. Requirements include 2 years of dental assisting preferred and X-ray certification preferred. Benefits include 401(k), health/dental insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Formación

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Ask about the patient's medical history and take blood pressure and pulse.
• Serve as infection control officer, develop infection control protocol and sterilise instruments.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care after procedures.
• Teach patients oral hygiene strategies to maintain health.
• Take impressions of teeth for study casts.
• Support direct patient care across dental specialties (orthodontics, pediatric, periodontics, oral surgery).
• Complete instrument cleaning & sterilisation and post-op sanitisation of treatment rooms.
• Prepare dental materials and equipment for scheduled treatment.
• Complete dental charting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Conocimientos

Dental assisting

Educación

X-Ray Certification

Descripción del empleo

Commonwealth Dentistry in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing group practice. The role involves assisting the dentist during procedures, taking radiographs, noting medical history, and supporting infection control.

We value teamwork and patient comfort. Requirements include 2 years of dental assisting preferred and X-ray certification preferred. Benefits include 401(k), health/dental insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities.