We are looking for a Dental Assistant in Chesapeake, Virginia to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. Candidate is required to have 1+ years hands on experience as dental assistant and x-ray certification. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills. Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:50 am - 4pm, with some Fridays
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides essential information to patients and staff by addressing inquiries and requests promptly. Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth. Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts. Preserves patient aesthetics and chewing function through crafting temporary restorations and maintaining removable appliances with care. Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions. Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Enhances professional and technical expertise through active participation in educational workshops, professional publications, and networking within professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned #JAN
Required Skills: Possession of X-ray license is required. Experience working as a Dental Assistant At DCA we don't just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.
The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today's changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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