We are a small dental office in Alexandria, Va looking for a cheerful, friendly dental assistant with a professional demeanor and the ability to put patients at ease. You must be organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task. You must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable explaining dental treatment recommendations. You must be able to interact in a positive manner with patients and coworkers alike.
Previous dental experience and front desk familiarity with Dentrix software is a must.
*Full time*
Responsibilities
• Welcome customers in the dental office
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material 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
• Assisting chair-side
• Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
Skills
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
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