Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join our single dentist office as a Dental Assistant, providing essential support primarily in general dentistry procedures. Reporting directly to the Dentist, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth patient care and efficient practice operations with minimal travel, mainly on-site.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments
• Take and develop dental radiographs accurately
• Sterilize instruments to maintain infection control standards
• Schedule patient appointments efficiently
• Manage and update dental records
• Oversee inventory of dental supplies and equipment
• Implement infection control protocols throughout the practice
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Maintain and troubleshoot dental equipment

 

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in patient care within a dental setting
• Proficiency in dental radiography techniques
• Strong knowledge of infection control practices
• Skilled in chairside assistance for dental procedures
• Familiarity with dental software applications
• Expertise in sterilization techniques
• Effective communication skills with patients and team members
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dental assisting

\nCompany Description

Busy family oriented dental practice located in the Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk,

Company Description

Busy family oriented dental practice located in the Bayview neighborhood of Norfolk,