Dental Assistant I/II — Grow with Expanded Functions

GoochlandCares; Virginia; Sur place; USD 29 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

GoochlandCares seeks a Dental Assistant I or II to support compassionate, high-quality dental care for adult clients. Depending on experience, certification, and demonstrated competencies, applicants may be hired at either level.

The role includes chairside support, clinic operations, and a trauma-informed care approach to create a safe, welcoming environment. Dental Assistant II candidates may perform expanded-function procedures under direct dentist supervision.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant I: Experience in a dental office or completion of a dental assisting education program is preferred.
• Dental Assistant II: Two or more years of dental assisting experience is highly preferred. Demonstrated competency in expanded-function procedures consistent with Virginia registration is required.

Responsabilités

• Provides chairside assistance to dentists using efficient four-handed dentistry techniques that support patient comfort and safety.
• Seats patients, obtains and updates medical histories, records vital signs, and prepares patients for treatment.
• Takes diagnostic dental radiographs after meeting Virginia radiation certification requirements.
• Prepares, sterilizes, and disinfects operatory spaces, instruments, and equipment according to OSHA, CDC, and clinic safety guidelines.
• Keeps the dental clinic clean, stocked, labeled, and organized to support smooth and efficient operations.
• Completes routine equipment cleaning and maintenance and maintains required logs and records.
• Takes permitted dental impressions and accurately pours models for laboratory use.
• Accurately documents treatment details and updates electronic patient charts.
• Reinforces dentist-directed postoperative instructions and routine oral hygiene education.
• Assists with administrative tasks, including contacting clients, coordinating appointments, and supporting accurate dental coding and Medicaid billing.
• Assists with the orientation and training of volunteer dental assistants, as appropriate to experience and competency.
• Maintains the confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and clinic policies and promptly reports potential privacy concerns.
• Collaborates with the Development Department to collect client, staff, and volunteer stories and photos with appropriate consent.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Virginia radiation certification

CPR or BLS certification

Outils

Electronic dental records

Digital dental radiography

Description du poste

GoochlandCares seeks a Dental Assistant I or II to support compassionate, high-quality dental care for adult clients. Depending on experience, certification, and demonstrated competencies, applicants may be hired at either level.

The role includes chairside support, clinic operations, and a trauma-informed care approach to create a safe, welcoming environment. Dental Assistant II candidates may perform expanded-function procedures under direct dentist supervision.