What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Brook Rd- Pediatric Dentistry position at VCU Dental Care?
Chief Purpose of the Position
As a Dental Assistant at Brook Rd with VCU Dental Care's Pediatric Dentistry Department, you will support dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments and materials to perform procedures in compliance with the dental clinic and/or task delegated by the treated dentist or attending faculty dentist.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Familiar with dental treatments done daily: prophy, sealants, fluoride treatment, crowns (stainless steel, nu Smiles and strips) RCT, composite, flowable, fugi, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Working knowledge of dental terminology required
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment is required
- Excellent customer service skills and willingness to assist patients, students, residents, faculty and other staff.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Ability to perform 4-handed dentistry
- Ability to actively listen and anticipate patient needs
Education level and experience required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR certification, preferred
- X-Ray certification, required
- CDA preferred
- Bilingual, preferred
- Pediatric dental experience preferred
- Two years of previous dental assistant experience required
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Brief Summary of Benefits: Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match. Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance as well as Profit Sharing Plan.
Background checks required.
EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24
