Dental Assistant - Signature Smiles Dentistry - Falls Church, VA

We are looking for an experienced and motivated assistant to join our dental team! At our office, our mission is to create a personable experience with each and every patient. We are dedicated to providing the best quality oral health care to our patients. We are seeking a part-time dental assistant who is a positive, energetic, and organized individual to join our team. Saturdays and Evenings are a MUST.
Job Summary

Assists dentist, set up and breakdown rooms, maintains equipment, prepares patients' for treatment, and keeps records.

General Accountabilities

Prepares patient, sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists dentist during dental procedures.
Records treatment information in patient records.
Takes digital x-rays
Takes and records patients medical and dental histories
Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Monitors dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Fabricates temporary restorations (crowns and bridges)
Takes alginate and pvs impressions
Pours and trims alginate impressions
*The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: Post-secondary certificate from an accredited dental assistant program
Experience: 1-2 years of related dental experience
Virginia X-ray certification

Skills

Detail oriented
Service orientation
Team player
Social perceptiveness
Critical thinking
Great communication

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

Falls Church, VA 22042 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Falls Church, VA 22042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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