Our dental office in Arlington is a family owned and operated practice. We are searching for individuals who are people oriented and looking for an office environment that feels like home. We value longevity; Most of our staff has been working with us for years!
The Dental assistant will greet patients, lead them to the examining room, and prepare them to see the dentist. Main responsibilities include assisting the dentist in caring for the patients, as well as all other duties a dental assistant is licensed to perform. The dental assistant must follow all OSHA and HIPPA regulations, while working collaboratively with their team to provide quality patient care. You must also be familiar with the current ADA & CDC regulations regarding COVID-19.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service Excellence
- Abide by all protocols and policies of Arlington Dental Excellence
- Prepare and assist in dental procedures
- Perform housekeeping duties before seating each patient and after
- Prepare the operatory with all necessary instruments and moving equipment into place
- Confirm all equipment is functioning correctly before seating a patient
- Assist any doctor on staff if assistance is requested
- Provide all patients with oral hygiene instructions and post-operative instructions
- Verify a patient has a documented next visit appointment before the patient is dismissed
- Maintain a clean central sterilization area
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an employee should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Listen without interrupting and keep emotions under control
- Request clarification when needed
- Meet the highest standard of attention to dental operations
- Arrive to work on time and dressed appropriately following COVID-19 regulations
- Follow safety and security policies and procedures, immediately notifying management of unsafe conditions
- Use equipment and materials in accordance with instructions given
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments and correct Dental terminology
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions and memos
- Verbal communication skills while working with doctors and caring for patients
- Ability to add and subtract whole numbers, change money for patients, and determine appropriate item quantities to order
- Ability to resolve problems or concerns of the patients in a professional manner
Education:
A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
Certificates:
- RDA License (Required)
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- Ultrasonic Certificate (preferred, not necessary)
- Coronal Polishing Course (preferred, not necessary)
- Pit & Fissure Sealant Course (preferred, not necessary)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends
Supplemental Pay:
COVID-19 considerations:
We take COVID-19 very seriously as this is a Medical facility. We follow and perform the best sanitizing and disinfecting protocols in office. We follow strict social distancing guidelines and screenings.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Dental Specialty:
- Endodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
CDA/RDA License Required:
Duties:
- Assisting chair-side
- Taking records, impressions, or x-rays
- Using computers to update electronic patient records
- Assisting with lab tasks as needed
- Assisting with front office tasks as needed
Company’s website:
- Arlingtondentistva.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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