Dental Assistant in Training

PDS Health; Falls Church (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Continuing Education (CE Units)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child care assistance

401K

Volunteer time off

Resumo da vaga

PDS Health in Falls Church, VA is seeking a dental assistant trainee to learn and perform basic duties under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. You will contribute to a perfect patient experience while addressing patients' needs and concerns.

You will also learn infection control, radiography procedures under guidance, and patient chart documentation, ensuring smooth handoffs to front desk and continued follow-up care.

Qualificações

• No prior dental experience is required.
• Customer services experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting duties under a dentist’s supervision.
• Support patient care and ensure a positive patient experience.
• Follow infection control, sterilization, and operatory cleaning procedures.
• Record patient charts and treatment notes in the digital chart.
• Prepare for procedures and hand off patients to front desk.
• Instruct patients on oral health care post-treatment.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and ADA policies.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Descrição da vaga

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic dental assisting functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties under the direct supervision of the licensed dentist
• Actively participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by learning how to keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Learn how to effectively complete proper infection control procedures for both the sterilization and operatory cleaning and disinfection processes to ensure the safety of both patients and team members
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the direction of the dentist only after the DAT has completed all state requirements regarding radiation safety
• Learn how to prepare for patient care procedures and execute through the process efficiently from preparing the patient, proper procedure tray preparation, providing basic supportive chairside support and ensuring the patient is handed off to the front desk for follow up visit appointment
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the dentist
• Record patient charting and treatment notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents and health history to the dentist prior to patient treatment
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, HR policies and practices)

Qualifications

• No prior dental experience is required
• Customer services experience is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Continuing Education (CE Units)
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child care assistance
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community
• Shift premium pay for eligible roles who work weekends

Compensation Information

$18.50-$25.50 / Hourly

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.