Dental Assistant - Neighborhood Dental - Virginia Beach, VA

Come join your Neighborhood Dental Family in Virginia Beach, VA! Our company is seeking a Dental Assistant who is a self-starter, eager to learn and capable of making quick and accurate decisions. We're looking for someone who is able to work in a collaborative work environment and has previous experience working as an independent employee. Responsibilities: Verify patient by use of Double Identifier's Obtain patient history. Document patient's chief complaint. Obtain patient's blood pressure, pulse, temperature, if necessary; enter on patient's chart. Experience with diagnostic x-rays. Assemble appropriate instrument tray. Perform dental procedure or assist dentist in performing procedure, as appropriate. Conduct patient education. Non-Patient Duties: Maintain inventory. Order and organize supplies. Change filters, change solutions or chemicals, clean and maintain equipment Perform operatory disinfections. Clean, bag and sterilize instruments. Remove expired items from the clinical areas Perform other duties as assigned or necessary. Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Certification of Dental Assistant Experience: Dental office experience preferred, not required! Training is provided! Certification/Licensure: Completion of Dental Assistant program Xray certificate Other Skills: Have strong attention to detail Create a positive work environment Take initiative Work well independently, and also as part of a team Be a problem solver/find solutions Communicate well with team members Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $19.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Health insurance Paid training License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Work Location: In person

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