Dental Assistant
Commonwealth Dentistry·Chester, Virginia
Commonwealth Dentistry·Chester, Virginia
The Dental Assistant provides clinical support during dental treatments and manages patient care, including charting and sterilization. They also act as a treatment coordinator by presenting plans to patients and managing scheduling and inventory.
Commonwealth Dentistry is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to split 2 days in our Chester office and 2 days in our Chesterfield office!
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.
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.
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Candidates must be X-ray certified and either CPR certified or willing to become so within 30 days. The role requires a positive attitude, the ability to travel between office locations, and strong professional communication skills.
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.
