Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Fairfax, VA
```Duties``` - Assist the dentist during dental procedures - Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations - Take dental x-rays - Perform dental charting and recordkeeping - Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care - Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment ```Skills``` - Pediatrics: Experience working with pediatric patients is preferred - Assisting: Proficient in providing chairside assistance to dentists during procedures - Infection control: Knowledge of proper infection control protocols and procedures - Vital signs: Ability to take and record vital signs accurately - X-Ray: Proficient in taking dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes - Aseptic technique: Skilled in maintaining a sterile environment during dental procedures This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team environment. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing treatment rooms, taking x-rays, performing charting and recordkeeping, providing patient education, and sterilizing instruments. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off Experience: Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Fairfax, VA 22032 (Required) Work Location: In person
