Dental Assistant

Cusp Dental Boutique•Virginia Beach, VA

14d

About The Position

Dental assistants should be well-organized and meticulous in their work. You should be able to follow directions and adhere to the protocols of the dental practice. We want you to be capable of delivering direct or indirect patient care and ensuring that office procedures run smoothly. You’ll assist with patient preparation, sterilization of tools, room setup, and some dental hygiene activities. You should have a dental x-ray certification and provide excellent patient care to succeed in this position. Our ideal DA candidate will be: Looking for a dental home Reliable, on time, and polite Is teachable OR as an experienced skillset that sets them apart as a gentle, conscientious provider! Seeking life changing career opportunities in the dental field Fun, engaging, and communicates well with patients and fellow team members Outgoing personally and professionally Enjoys conversations and knows how to lead a patient to optimal dental health Passionate and responsive! Open, honest and flexible Organized and helpful Great with patient education Looks ahead at the schedule to keep everyone on time (directing flow as needed) Is a Team Player – Works well with others while upholding office culture

Requirements

Proven experience as a dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health and safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong attention to detail
Must be well-organized and reliable
High school diploma
Graduate of a dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Responsibilities

Welcome customers to the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups, ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and materials needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
When necessary, assist dentists in the management of medical and dental emergencies
Making sure medical and dental histories, as well as patient vital signs, are gathered and recorded
Maintain dental equipment inventory and order dental supplies