Dental Assistant

Aesthetic & Family Dentistry • Washington, DC

25d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for an exceptional, experienced, and qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, such as preparing the treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during procedures. He or she makes patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepares them for treatment, obtains their dental records, and instructs patients on postoperative and general oral health care. The Dental Assistant may prepare materials for impressions and restorations, patient charting, and take dental x-rays as directed by a dentist. In addition, he or she helps with office duties that support the clinical mission, including ordering of clinical supplies, scheduling follow up appointments for treatment, and keeping clinical supplies organized.

Requirements

• Certified as a Dental Assistant
• Highly professional and dependable
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, staff, vendors, and others
• Strong computer and internet skills

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred
• Experience with dental practice management software a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparing the treatment rooms
• Sterilizing instruments
• Assisting during procedures
• Making patients comfortable in the dental chair
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Obtaining dental records
• Instructing patients on postoperative and general oral health care
• Preparing materials for impressions and restorations
• Patient charting
• Taking dental x-rays as directed by a dentist
• Ordering of clinical supplies
• Scheduling follow up appointments for treatment
• Keeping clinical supplies organized

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Time
• 401(k)
• Performance Bonus
• Uniforms Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed