Dental Assistant I — PSLF Eligible, Full Benefits

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF Eligible Employer

Retirement 5% Employer Contribution

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability & Wellness Reimbursement

EHR: eClinicalWorks

License & Tuition Reimbursement

10 Holidays / Year

Vacation after 90 days

Job summary

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES in Charles City, VA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to coordinate patient appointments and support chairside dental care. The role emphasizes efficient patient flow and accurate charting within a collaborative team.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, 5% employer retirement, license and tuition reimbursement, plus holiday pay and vacation after 90 days. A valid dental radiation safety certification is required.

Qualifications

• Typing skills required; secretarial experience preferred.
• CPR certification is preferred for this role.
• Dental Radiation Safety Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments when necessary.
• Maintains efficiency of the dental department through proper patient flow and business transactions.
• Works with office staff to arrange transportation for patients needing it.
• Obtains medical records of patients when requested by practitioners.
• Maintains and processes dental lab bills and documents.
• Answers patients' questions about the dental department and services.
• Accompanies patients from waiting area to operatory and prepares for the dentist.
• Arranges dental instruments and supplies for procedures.
• Assists dentists at chairside during treatment using 4-handed dentistry.
• Records updates and ensures accuracy on dental charts.
• Determines vital signs and assists in obtaining medical history.
• Keeps operatories stocked and maintains equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Coordinates referrals and manages waiting lists.
• Ensures lab work is received before appointments.

Skills

Typing skills

CPR Certification

Secretarial experience

Education

Dental Radiation Safety Certification

Tools

Nomad operator

Job description

CVHS HEALTH SERVICES in Charles City, VA seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to coordinate patient appointments and support chairside dental care. The role emphasizes efficient patient flow and accurate charting within a collaborative team.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, 5% employer retirement, license and tuition reimbursement, plus holiday pay and vacation after 90 days. A valid dental radiation safety certification is required.