DENTAL ASSISTANT I

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Retirement plan

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

CENTRAL VIRGINIA HEALTH SERVICES INC. seeks a dedicated dental assistant to support a busy clinic in Virginia. You will assist dentists, prepare operatory, manage patient flow, and ensure accurate record keeping and coordination for referrals.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage, retirement with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation after 90 days, and reimbursement for licenses and tuition.

Qualifications

• Typing skills are required for fast, accurate documentation.
• Secretarial experience is preferred to manage front-desk tasks.
• CPR certification is preferred.
• Experience as a dental assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments.
• Maintains efficient patient flow in the dental department.
• Assists dentists at chairside using four-handed dentistry.
• Receives and documents patient medical history and post-operative instructions.
• Maintains dental lab bills and prepares lab work as needed.
• Requisitions dental supplies and ensures instrument readiness for procedures.

Skills

Typing skills

Secretarial experience

Education

Dental Radiation Safety Certification

CPR Certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Highlights:· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization· Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)· Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more· Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinicalWorks (eCW)· License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement· 10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year· Vacation time available after 90 days of employment.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Schedules and coordinates patient appointments when necessary.To maintain efficiency of the dental department through proper patient flow and business transactions.Works with office staff when necessary, to assure that transportation arrangements are made for patients needing them.Obtains medical records of patients when requested by practitioners.Maintains dental lab bills and packs and mails dental lab work.Answers patients' questions concerning the dental department and instructs them on use of services.Accompanies patient from waiting area to operatory, seats patients, and prepares patient as necessary for arrival of dentist.Arranges dental instruments and supplies at chairside appropriately for the procedures to be performed.Assists dentists at chairside during treatment and examination procedures, using 4-handed dentistry.Receives Nomad operator certificate if necessary.Needs a valid radiation certification accepted by the Virginia Dental Association.Records on dental charts verbal observations of the dentist during examinations using correct terminology with strict attention to accuracy.Determines vital signs of patients, assists in obtaining a medical history, and delivers post-operative instructions.Keeps the operatories stocked with disposable supplies and in good order.Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.Performs dental laboratory work as directed, including fabricating and trimming models and fabricating custom impression trays.Maintains and updates patient waiting list.Coordinates referrals.Insures that laboratory work has been received for appointed patients before their appointment time.Requisitions supplies as needed.Supports a team-based approach to patient-centered medical care.Attends work as scheduled.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Dental Radiation Safety Certification required.Experience as a dental assistant desirable.Typing skills required; secretarial experience preferred.CPR Certification, preferred.