Endodontic Dental Assistant - Short Pump

Virginia Family Dentistry • Full-time • Henrico, Virginia, United States • $17 - $25 / hour • 4m ago

Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Endodontic Dental Assistant to join our Short Pump team!

Pay range is $17-$25/hour based on experience.

Typical work hours are 8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.

Dental assistants support the entire team of doctors, hygienists, clinical and administrative staff while always keeping our patients’ needs first. The assistant must have knowledge of dental procedures, x-ray certification, OSHA regulations and State Board requirements. Must be willing to work in and be part of the larger team and communicate effectively with doctors, employees, and patients

Essential Job Functions

-Provide chairside assistance to the dentist

-Take x-rays

-Stock, organize, and disinfect operatories

-Ensure instrument sterilization and proper infection control protocol

-Review the doctor’s schedule daily, set up and prepare for patient appointments with needed supplies, lab cases, implants and other necessary items

-Input treatment plan given by the doctor into Dentrix

-Keep the schedule on time and communicate with the front desk

-Escort each patient to the front desk for check out

-Maintain a lab tracking system to ensure all lab work is ready for the patients’ appointment

-Ordering and unpacking supplies

-Collaborate with the doctor scheduler on schedules and maintaining the unscheduled list by following up with the patients and needed treatment

-Help the hygienists and administrative staff as needed

This job description is not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities.

Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications

-1 year or more of dental experience or completion of a dental assisting program. Endodontics experience highly preferred.

-X-ray certification

-CPR certification

Competencies

-Excellent communication skills

-Time management

-Confidentiality

-Attention to detail

-Teamwork

Physical Requirements

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repeat the same movements and bend or twist their body. Stand or walk for long periods of time. See details of objects that are less than a few feet away. Understand the speech of another person. Speak clearly so listeners can understand. Assist in lifting patients into the operatory chair from a wheelchair. Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects. Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls. Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Benefits

Virginia Family Dentistry’s full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including 401(k) profit sharing, dental and orthodontic care, health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid uniforms, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, wellness benefits, continuing education, and more!

About Virginia Family Dentistry

For 50 years, Virginia Family Dentistry has proudly served the greater Richmond area community. Although we have grown over the years, our individual offices have their own personality, pace, and style.

Our Core Values

Never compromise quality care
Treat everyone with respect and appreciation
Communicate clearly, openly, and honestly
Be positive, dependable, and efficient
Take the time to train everyone
Lead by example

Did you know Virginia Family Dentistry is dentist-owned? This means that decisions come directly from the doctors you work with. This structure puts the employees’ voices and patients’ needs first. With multiple locations and specialties, there are many opportunities for growth and career advancement.

This is a non- exempt, hourly position.

Virginia Family Dentistry is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Profit sharing
Referral program
Vision insurance
Wellness program

Application Question(s):

Have you ever worked for Virginia Family Dentistry or W. Baxter Perkinson before?
Are you X-ray certified?

Experience:

endodontic dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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