Experienced Dental Assistant Needed!
RICHMOND / VA
Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:
Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Perform lab tasks as instructed
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
Compensation & Benefits:
Guaranteed Hourly Rate
Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
401k Program: with matching contributions
Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Flexible Schedules
***** Pay scale: starting at $18 hourly based on experience *****
Qualifications:
1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
