Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Take and develop dental x-rays
- Perform dental charting and update patient records in open dental
- Assist with dental lab tasks such as taking impressions
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office calendar
- Maintain inventory of dental supplies and order as needed
- Follow infection control protocols to ensure a safe and clean environment
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients and dental team members
- Strong attention to detail for accurate documentation and record keeping
- Knowledge of procedures to prepare for upcoming appointments
- Experience working with pediatric patients is a plus
- Familiarity with documentation requirements
1 year experience REQUIRED.
DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT EXPERIENCE
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the dental practice.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.41 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sterling, VA 20166 (Required)
Work Location: In person
