What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems?
## Overview
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
Pay: $32,000.00 - $59,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saltville, VA 24370 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Saltville, VA 24370: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,000 - $59,200