Dental Assistant

Position Details

Job Location:

Alberta, VA 23821
Position Type:
Full Time

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
  
  Employer:
  
  CVHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution to the retirement plan (no employee contribution required)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Health with no co-pay, Dental, Vision, Disability, Wellness Reimbursement, and more
• Fully Integrated Electronic Health Record (EHR) – eClinical
  
  Works (eCW)
• License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
• 10 Employer-Paid Holidays Per Year
• Vacation time available after 90 days of employment

Schedule:

Monday–Friday. This is a high-volume practice offering a rewarding, team-oriented work environment.

• Schedules and coordinates patient appointments when necessary.
• Maintains efficiency of the dental department through proper patient flow and business transactions.
• Works with office staff to assure transportation arrangements are made for patients needing them.
• Obtains medical records of patients when requested by practitioners.
• Maintains dental lab bills and packs and mails dental lab work.
• Answers patients' questions concerning the dental department and instructs them on use of services.
• Accompanies patient from waiting area to operatory, seats patients, and prepares patient as necessary for arrival of dentist.
• Arranges dental instruments and supplies at chairside appropriately for the procedures to be performed.
• Assists dentists at chairside during treatment and examination procedures, using 4‑handed dentistry.
• Receives Nomad operator certificate if necessary.
• Requires a valid radiation certification accepted by the Virginia Dental Association.
• Records verbal observations of the dentist during examinations on dental charts using correct terminology with strict attention to accuracy.
• Determines vital signs of patients, assists in obtaining a medical history, and delivers post‑operative instructions.
• Keeps operatories stocked with disposable supplies and in good order.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Performs dental laboratory work as directed, including fabricating and trimming models and custom impression trays.
• Maintains and updates patient waiting list.
• Coordinates referrals.
• Ensures laboratory work has been received for patients before their appointment time.
• Requisition s supplies as needed.
• Supports a team‑based approach to patient‑centered medical care.
• Attends work as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Demonstrates competence in performing essential job functions.
• Communicates pleasantly and well with patients and staff.
• Adapts to emotionally demanding work conditions.
• Has good or excellent motor coordination, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to work quickly and precisely with small pieces of equipment and material.
• Follows instructions precisely and gives close attention to detail.
• Maintains neat appearance.
• Maintains a pleasant manner.
• Shows concern for patient confidentiality.

• Dental Radiation Safety Certification required.
• Experience as a dental assistant desirable.
• Typing skills required; secretarial experience preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.