Part-Time Dental Assistant

Commonwealth Dentistry; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Dentistry in Ashland, VA is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant for Tuesdays and Wednesdays to join a caring team. You will assist the dentist, take and develop X-rays, and help ensure patient comfort throughout treatment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in dental assisting, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail. X-Ray Certification is preferred, and you’ll work closely with a supportive staff to deliver outstanding dental care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in dental assisting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during various treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
• Ask about patient medical history and monitor vital signs.
• Serve as an infection control officer and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment.
• Provide post-treatment oral care instructions and teach oral hygiene strategies.
• Take impressions of patients' teeth and assist in all dental specialties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Patient comfort

Education

X-Ray Certification

Job description

Part-Time Tuesday and Wednesday

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Commonwealth Dentistry! We are a growing, group practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to our patients. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive staff and contribute to delivering an unmatched dental experience.

The role of a Dental Assistant is diverse and involves a combination of interpersonal and technical skills. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during various treatment procedures, taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse, serving as an infection control officer, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment, providing instructions for post-treatment oral care, teaching oral hygiene strategies, taking impressions of patients’ teeth, and assisting in all dental specialties.

To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years of experience in dental assisting. X-Ray Certification is preferred. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to provide compassionate patient care. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well within a team are also important.