Dental Assistant
Vinton
Overview:
Cross Lavinder Quinn & Park Dentistry is looking for a Full-Time Dental Assistant to assist our office located in Vinton, VA. The ideal Dental Assistant we hire is preferred to have at least 1 year of Dental Assisting experience and x-ray certified in the state of Virginia.Must be a team player with a compassionate and professional demeanor; self-motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!
Hours: Tues - Friday
Responsibilities:
- Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
- Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
- 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.
- Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
- 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.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- X-ray license
- Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program
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