Dental Assistant - Culpeper Kids Dentistry - Fairfax, VA

We are a growing Pediatric Dental Office looking for a full-time dental assistant to join our team. We are a values oriented practice whose priority is delivering the highest standard of dental care AND giving our patients the best experience possible. We are looking for a team player who has a passion for working with children, has a professional way of interacting with co-workers and patients, and would be motivated to help us fulfill our practice's goal and mission.
Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Graduate of a dental assistant school
Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
X-ray and CPR certified preferred

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Culpeper, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Culpeper, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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