Dental Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance within the division for a variety of dental and OMFS procedures.
• Affords support 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, aligns impressions under supervision of licensed provider.
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Performs full-mouth prophylaxis under supervision of Pediatric Dentist.
• Performs office management tasks and clerical duties as required (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, billing, and ordering supplies).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

License and Certifications

• Required: Licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or a Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) or 2 years previous Dental Assistant experience required.
• State of Virginia X-ray Certification or completion of Dental Radiation Safety Course accredited by CODA required.
• Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification (DAANCE) is strongly encouraged at start of employment. If not currently DAANCE certified, must work towards taking and passing exam within the first two years of employment required.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant required (2 years previous Dental Assistant experience required in lieu of RDA or RDAEF).

Physical Requirements

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