Dental Assistant Job at Midlothian Family Dentistry, Midlothian, VA 23113

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Job Description

About the Practice:

Midlothian Family Dentistry mission is to improve lives by providing superior dentistry with a compassionate patient experience. Our core values (improving lives, innovation, superior quality, leadership, innovation) guide our behavior, decisions, and actions, and serve as our cultural cornerstone.


Our well recognized practice has been in the Midlothian, VA area for forty years and we have a reputation for offering caring and compassionate dentistry to a range of patients. Our experienced clinical team are thoroughly trained and tested on the latest innovations, so our patients can relax knowing they are receiving the best care possible. We look forward to you joining our team where you can work four-days a workweek alongside the best dentists and hygienist in the industry.

Responsibilities:

Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.

  • Minimun two years experience
  • Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
  • Record treatment information in patient records.
  • Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
  • Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
  • Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
  • Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
  • Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
  • Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
  • Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
  • Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
  • Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
  • Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
  • Clean and polish removable appliances.
  • Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Qualifications:
  • Dental assistant certification where required.
  • X-ray certification.
  • Nitrous oxide certification preferred.
  • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
  • Experience with relevant dental software.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
Benefits Offered:
In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Salary Range: $41,000-$52,000 Requisition Number: 2023-7709

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