Dental Assistant -Atlee

Virginia Family Dentistry • Ashland, VA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Dental Assistant to join their Atlee team. Dental assistants support the entire team of doctors, hygienists, clinical and administrative staff while always keeping patients’ needs first. The assistant must have knowledge of dental procedures, x-ray certification, OSHA regulations and State Board requirements. They must be willing to work in and be part of the larger team and communicate effectively with doctors, employees, and patients. Virginia Family Dentistry has proudly served the greater Richmond area community for 50 years. Their individual offices have their own personality, pace, and style. The company is dentist-owned, meaning decisions come directly from the doctors, prioritizing employees’ voices and patients’ needs. There are many opportunities for growth and career advancement with multiple locations and specialties. This is a non-exempt, hourly position.

Requirements

• 1 year or more of dental experience or completion of a dental assisting program
• X-ray certification
• BLS certification
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentists
• Take x-rays
• Stock, organize, and disinfect operatories
• Ensure instrument sterilization and proper infection control protocol
• Review the doctor’s schedule daily, set up and prepare for patient appointments with needed supplies, lab cases, implants and other necessary items
• Input treatment plan given by the doctor
• Keep the schedule on time and communicate with the front desk
• Escort each patient to the front desk for check out
• Maintain a lab tracking system to ensure all lab work is ready for the patients’ appointment
• Ordering and unpacking supplies
• Collaborate with the doctor scheduler on schedules and maintaining the unscheduled list by following up with the patients and needed treatment
• Help the hygienists and administrative staff as needed

Benefits

• 401(k) profit sharing
• dental and orthodontic care
• health insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid uniforms
• vision insurance
• disability insurance
• life insurance
• wellness benefits
• continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees