Overview

Northern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates is looking for a Part-Time Dental Assistant in Woodbridge, VA to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This person would require to have 2yrs+ of oral surgery experience with x-ray certification for the state of Virginia. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service and communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!

Hours: Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8am-4pm.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist’s access; suctioning; passing instruments.
  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth.
  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
  • Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • X-ray license
  • 2+ years experience working as a Dental Assistant in oral surgery office

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Northern Virginia Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in Woodbridge

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