Dental Assistant

Job Description Job Description Pay: $18.00+/hour Location: Burke, VA Work where and when you want, for the price you want, with the GoTu app! Designed with the help of dental professionals, GoTu helps others craft their perfect schedules on their own terms and gain control of their work/life balance. With GoTu, you can accept temporary or permanent dental assistant opportunities from your phone and get peace of mind with guaranteed payment. Our rapidly growing community has worked over 200,000 shifts since our launch in 2019, proving that GoTu is the #1 app for dental assistants. Whether you're looking to find your forever job, get some extra cash for that upcoming vacation, expand your skill sets, GoTu is the platform for you. The GoTu community welcomes qualified dental assistants from outside the U.S. as long as they can prove certification/licensure where they intend to practice. WHY CHOOSE GOTU? * Occupational accident and malpractice insurance * Full control over when/where you work and how much you charge for your services * No time commitments mean you can have the flexibility to build the career you want on your terms * Express pay option allows you to get paid within a day of working the shift * Guaranteed pay means you'll never have to chase down another check after your shift or have your hours reduced * Cancellation protection up to 4 days prior to your shift with guaranteed pay * We put the high touch with the high tech, so our live and knowledgeable support team is here to help you along the way * Access to GoTu's endless library of educational resources and live webinars allows you to advance your career more efficiently than ever before DENTAL ASSISTANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Work at dental offices, orthodontic practices, and dental surgery centers to help administer patient care during dental cleanings and oral surgery. * Educate patients about procedures and dental maintenance, give instructions for oral care, order x-rays and other scans and reach out to patients about scheduling routine appointments. * Set up dental exam tables, assist during cleanings and fillings, and hold dental instruments like suction tubs and mirrors while the Dentist works. * Keep track of administrative duties like scheduling patients, stocking supplies, and billing patients or insurance providers. * Ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness. * Ability to work with and troubleshoot a variety of dental, medical, scheduling, and other organization software in the office. DENTAL ASSISTANT JOB REQUIREMENTS * Must possess CPR Certification alongside at least one of the following: an active dental assistant, radiology certificate, or active VA issued license number * Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology * Understanding of HIPAA regulations and ability to maintain patient confidentiality * Excellent communication skills to educate patients on oral health care practices