Guardian Dentistry Partners is hiring: Dental Assistant in Alexandria

Overview

National Landing Smiles is seeking a Dental Assistant. The ideal candidate has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant assists the 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.

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
• Performing 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

Qualifications

• 1 or more 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 co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $25.00/hr
• Guaranteed Hourly Rate $23-25
• 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

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