Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Leesburg, VA

Pay From: $20 per hour

• Experienced Dental Assistant
• Must have 1 plus years of experience as a Dental Assistant
• Must have an active BLS
• Must have an active Virginia X-ray certification
• Oral surgery experience is highly preferred

Dental Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following

• Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties; answering patients'
• Assist with maintaining inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs
• Provides assistance to the oral surgeon and other providers within the division for a variety of treatment procedures.
• Assists in the outpatient clinic and operating room settings
• Obtains patient's medical history and takes vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse
• Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after treatment
• Provides patient education regarding treatments and post op care
• Develops and processes dental radiographs (x-rays), under supervision of licensed provider
• Obtains digital intra-oral impressions and when necessary alginates impressions under supervision of licensed provider
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.