Dental Assistant Family Dentistry

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant will assist dentist in delivery of patient care. The Dental Assistant Assists dentist in delivery of patient care. Organizes dental clinic equipment and materials. Coordinates operating room cases and assists staff dentists. Enhances professional development through participating in in-services and continuing education programs. Communicates with physicians, dentists, nursing staff, and ancillary hospital personnel, patients and patients’ families.

Requirements

• Education: High school or equivalent.
• Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Virginia Dental Radiation Safety certificate; AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in delivery of patient care
• Organizes dental clinic equipment and materials
• Coordinates operating room cases and assists staff dentists
• Enhances professional development through participating in in-services and continuing education programs
• Communicates with physicians, dentists, nursing staff, and ancillary hospital personnel, patients and patients’ families

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED