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