Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners•Leesburg, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Park Family Dental Care is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join their established team. They have been proudly serving Loudoun County since 1999 and offer a wide range of services. The practice uses state-of-the-art technology while maintaining a comfortable, hometown feel and a relaxed environment. The Dental Assistants are expected to deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate will have a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to help others. The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during various dental procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
Strong communications skills required
2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Perform lab tasks as instructed
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice