What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant (Tazewell) position at Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems?
To Apply:
Fill out an online employment application, and it will automatically be submitted to hr@svchs.com
Applications may be downloaded and printed out. You may mail, fax, or email to:
Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
13191 Glenbrook Avenue
PO Box 297
Meadowview, VA 24361
phone: (276) 944-3682
fax: (276) 695-4001
email: hr@svchs.com
If you’re looking to be on a winning team and serve a greater purpose, then SVCHS is the right place for you! We are committed to having a family-like atmosp so that all our employees have the most positive work environment. Our goals are to provide the highest quality healthcare, serve our community, and have the best team members working with us.
As we open doors to healthcare for our community, come see what makes us special! Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our benefits we offer our employees are some of the best in our region! For full-time employees, we offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Dental Insurance
- Maternity Leave
- Referral Bonuses
- Dynamic Culture
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retention Bonus
- Promotion Opportunities
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- Great Work Environment
- Employee Recognition
- Performance Pay Bumps
- FMLA
- Group Health Insurance
- Employer Paid Retirement
- Free Vaccines
- Flexible Schedules
- Care Gifts/Helping Hands
- Cellphone Plan Discount
- Weekends Off
Dental Assistant (Tazewell)
We are seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures and help provide quality dental care to our patients.
## Responsibilities
– Prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures
– Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures
– Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients
– Provide post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist
– Sterilize and maintain dental instruments
– Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
## Qualifications
– Proficiency in aseptic technique and infection control
– Experience in dental assisting, including four-handed dentistry
– Knowledge of medical terminology and documentation
– Ability to take accurate vital signs
– Familiarity with dental terminology and pediatric dentistry is a plus
– Competency in using Epic or similar electronic health record systems
– Understanding of medical imaging procedures
Join our team and contribute to creating healthy smiles for our patients!
Job Type: Full-time
