Job detail

Dental Assistant - General

Lightwave Dental

#Patient Care #Dental Assistant #Infection Control #Patient Education #Clinical Operations #Appointment Scheduling #Sterilization #Chairside Assistance #Oral Hygiene

Quick overview

The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists while ensuring a clean, sterile, and organized clinical environment. They are also responsible for capturing X-rays, managing patient records, and educating patients on oral hygiene and treatment options.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Dental Assistant certification and an X-ray certification. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of infection control and OSHA standards are required.

professional certificateMultitaskingCommunicationSterilizationOrganizational skillsPatient carePatient educationInfection controlAppointment schedulingChairside assistanceOSHA standardsEHR systemsInstrument handlingX-ray imagingDental charting

Job description

At River Run Dental - Libbie Mill, we pride ourselves in delivering amazing patient care while maintaining a dynamic and fun culture.
Our office treats our patients like family and highly values our patient relationships.
We work hard and offer the most up-to-date procedures to provide comprehensive care.
Our team is an incredible group that works together to achieve the results we are looking for – smiling faces on our patients and our team!!
We would love to have you join our office family!

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and caring Dental Assistant to join our dental team. The Dental Assistant will play a crucial role in assisting our dentists and hygienists, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental clinic, and delivering exceptional patient experiences. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

Chairside Assistance: Support the dentist during procedures, managing instruments, suctioning, and ensuring patient comfort Patient Care: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and maintain a clean, organized environment X-Ray Imaging: Capture dental X-rays, adhering to safety protocols Patient Education: Guide patients on oral hygiene, post-op care, and treatment options Records Management: Accurately update patient records and dental charts in EHR systems Infection Control: Strictly follow sterilization and disinfection protocols Appointment Scheduling: Help manage and confirm patient appointments Collaboration: Work closely with the dental team to ensure smooth patient flow and support

Qualifications

Dental Assistant certification. X-ray certification Strong communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities Proficient in dental procedures and instrument handling Thorough understanding of infection control protocols and OSHA standards A compassionate approach to patient care and comfort River Run Dental – Libbie Mill 5001 Libbie Mill East Blvd. #125 Richmond, VA 23230 Phone: (804) 587-0926