Dental Assistant - Alexandria Old Town Dental
Alexandria, VA 22314
About the Job
Established Old Town Alexandria Dental Practice is seeking a full time dental assistant with a minimum of 1 to 2 years experience.
Job Description:
Under general supervision from the Dentist, the Assistant supports dental auxiliary operations by assisting the Dentist.
The majority of the job requirement will include the following:
- Assist the Doctor in all aspects of Dentistry.
- Obtain diagnostic records. (itero scan, x-rays, photos, impressions)
- Produce Essex retainers, study models and manage inventory.
- Sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment.
- Prepares treatment rooms, instruments and tray setups for dental procedures.
- Greets and prepares patients for treatment.
- Exposes and mounts dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Assists the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures.
- Conducts work in compliance with office policies and procedures, safety, OSHA and MSDS guidelines.
- Records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
- Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
- Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist.
- Records treatment information in patient records.
- Actively participates in the achievement of patient satisfaction and office production goals by working efficiently and providing a high level of patient service.
- Assists with other duties as needed.
Job Requirements:
- 1-2 years previous experience with Dental Assistant functions especially general dentistry.
- X Ray Certification.
- Case presentation skills required.
- Strong customer service ethic.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to multi-task easily.
Source : Alexandria Old Town Dental
