Dental Care Alliance
Dental Assistant
Dental Care Alliance, Woodbridge, Virginia, us, 22195
Overview:
Northern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates is looking for a Dental Assistant in
Woodbridge, VA
to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This person would require to have 2yrs+ of oral surgery experience with x-ray certification for the state of Virginia. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills.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 assignedQualifications:Required Skills:X-ray license2+ years experience working as a Dental Assistant in oral surgery office#JAN
Northern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates is looking for a Dental Assistant in
Woodbridge, VA
to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This person would require to have 2yrs+ of oral surgery experience with x-ray certification for the state of Virginia. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills.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 assignedQualifications:Required Skills:X-ray license2+ years experience working as a Dental Assistant in oral surgery office#JAN