Dental Assistant - Adult Outpatient Pavilion - Days
VCU Health•Richmond, VA
4d•Onsite
About The Position
The Dental Assistant works in conjunction with the Clinic Director and Residents in providing good quality dental care in the Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery Outpatient Clinics. The Dental Assistant assists and provides care to high risk and/or medically compromised patients undergoing procedures and to prepare for and clean up after the procedures.
Requirements
- 2 year Dental Assistant experience that included: use of dental terminology, use of dental equipment, chair-side assistance, dental sterilization techniques, setup and break down of dental sterilization areas and treatment rooms
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Certified Dental Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) preferred
- Current Dental Assistant Certification preferred
- Radiation Safety Course with certification of successful completion (preferred prior to hire)
- Graduate of an on-site Dental Assistant Training or Dental Assistant Program
Responsibilities
- Perform functions outlined in job description independently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
