Dental Assistant

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Dental Assisting: 1 year or More (Reguired)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Full Job Description

Motivated, energetic dental assistant wanted for busy Fairfax practice. We are conveniently located close to George Mason University and downtown Fairfax inbetween Fairfax Blvd and Main St. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus but not required. Dentrix preferred, but will train. Job includes but is not limited to the following: greeting and seating patients, chairside assisting, taking x-rays, cleaning and stocking rooms, taking impressions, sterilizing instruments, charting and being part of a fun-loving, supportive team!

Our well-established, state-of-the-art dental practice is still growing by leaps and bounds! We are currently seeking a part-time Dental Assistant. This position calls for candidates who are comfortable with providing a variety of dental care services. Currently, we offer hygiene services, general dentistry (family and cosmetic), implants, ortho, oral surgery, consultations, and many other services.

The ideal candidates will understand the need to provide compassionate and complete oral care to every patient of every age group who walks through our doors. Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis is a plus.

Dental Assisting School Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Role and Responsibilities for Dental Assistant

• Provide chair side assistance to the Dentist during dental examinations and treatment
• Take and process X-rays
• Sterilize and maintain instruments
• Set up and break down operatories
• Assist with supply inventory and ordering
• Complete in-house fabrication of dental materials
• Maintain a high level of customer service and care at all times
• Work as part of a team with emphasis on communication

In response to the covid-19 pandemic, we are proactively screening patients, have installed air purifiers, sneeze guards, extra PPE and added barriers.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year or More (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person