Dental Assistant

# Dental AssistantCW- Crozet - Charlottesville, VA 22903## Description**Commonwealth Dentistry** is looking for a full time Dental Assistant!You can navigate your future by partaking in the ultimate employee experience & building long lasting relationships with your patients and co-workers, by helping them SMILE. S- Sincerity (passion & excellence in everything we do) M- Mastery of skills with on-the-job training I- Integrity (doing the right thing all the time) L- Laughter & Love (bring Joy and laughter to work- happiness is always a choice) E- Excellent compensation, employee perks & benefits (competitive salary, medical, vision, dental, 401k, bonus plan & 100% paid for benefits such as telemedicine, short-term disability and life insurance). Oh did we mention our annual Vegas-themed holiday party! #ChangingLivesOneSmileAtATime**KEY COMPETENCIES*** Assists the dentist providing dental treatment* Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plans to patient* Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles* Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment* Collects and records patient health histories* Assists with patient management during dental procedures* Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post-op sanitization of treatment rooms* Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment* Completes dental charting* Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties* Calling to confirm appointments* Escalating issues to Office Manager* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.## Qualifications* X-ray certified* CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire* Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients.* Regular and timely attendance* Positive attitude and eagerness to learn* Adaptable to business needs* Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment* Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices* Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities* Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness* Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail* Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations with a positive approach* Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions* Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care* Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr