Dental Assistant Job at Guardian Dentistry Partners in Falls Church

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Location: Dental Health Center of Northern Virginia

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate is an individual with a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant assists our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant or motivated to learn more about the dental industry, we would like to tell you more.

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 assisting 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
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatory rooms

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of Dental Assisting experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate
• X-ray certification
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients
• Experience with Dentrix software a plus
• Bilingual a plus, but not required

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

Salary rate: $23 - $25/hr depending on experience

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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