Dental Assistant
Commonwealth Dentistry·Chester, Virginia
Commonwealth Dentistry·Chester, Virginia
Assists the dentist during dental treatments and manages patient care, including charting and health history recording. Handles administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, presenting treatment plans, and maintaining sterilized equipment.
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. 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.
Requires X-ray certification and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it within 30 days). Candidates must demonstrate professional communication skills, a teamwork approach, and the ability to handle repetitive tasks with attention to detail.
Market context
In Virginia, dental assistant roles are commonly sought in private practices, group dental offices, and specialty clinics, where dependable clinical support helps keep patient flow on schedule. This role is competitive because employers look for candidates with the right certifications, dental terminology knowledge, hands-on equipment skills, and strong communication in a team setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential fit and highlight time management experience in your application.