This position rewards our employees for their commitment to their profession and our Practice. This is a career for those who want to be the best and want to work for the best. Work with team members providing a variety of dental services including dental implants, veneers, laser dentistry, periodontal surgery, orthodontics and more. Customer service is of utmost importance as well as maintaining an environment that is pleasant, casual and friendly to work in. This position is for somebody who is a self motivator, works with little supervision, has a pleasant demeanor, is well trained with at least 3 years experience. Ideal for somebody that wants development in their field. Please thoroughly review the explanation and qualifications listed below and submit your resume to the email address provided with this listing. Compensation is based on level of experience and salary history. Position includes health insurance, bonus incentives, paid vacation and much more. The applicant should be aware that they are required to travel to both our downtown DC location (Farragut West/North metro) and Old Town Alexandria location (free parking, King Street metro).
Job Summary:
To assist in the performance of quality, caring clinical dentistry; to become adept at assigned clinical procedures; to aid the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively and aid in keeping patient flow steady throughout the day. Perform clinical and technical procedures under the super¬vision of a licensed dentist. The DA gets the patient ready, prepares the operatory and equipment and assists the doctor during examinations and treatment. Must have the ability to multi-task and handle multiple patients and projects efficiently and thoroughly. The applicant maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients and anticipates the potential needs of the doctor and patient.
The applicant should be able to competently perform the clinical and technical dental procedures required of a Certified Dental Assistant. Applicant is able to take quality x-rays, including FMX, Panoramic and anterior PAs. Knows how to take blood pressure, attach EKG leads to patients and understand readings of monitors. Thorough understanding of how to prevent cross contamination and keeps informed and updated on OSHA regulations. The applicant will have to physically assist drowsy patients after anesthesia. May have to lift up to 25 pounds, roll a 90-pound anesthesia machine and a full 35-gallon drum of expended chemicals on wheels from one area to another.
MINIMUM Requirements, Certificates, Licenses:
Fluent in English and fluency in Spanish strongly desired
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Certificate
X-ray License
CPR Certificate
At least 3 years of actual dental assisting experience
Surgical assisting experience required (oral-maxillofacial)
Knowledge of Dentrix (G2)
Knowledge of CDT dental coding
Familiarity with the following machines required: Autoclave, model trimmer, X-ray machine – Ceph, Panoramic X-ray, X-ray processor, X-ray duplicator, ultrasonic, O2 and N2O, laser, Intra Oral camera, Laser, Vacu-press, Paché gun, KCP 2000, Whip-Mix and hand pieces.
Email or fax resume. Fax: 703 299 4616
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