Dental Assistant

Williamsburg Dental is looking to add a dental assistant who is team-oriented, professional in behavior and appearance, motivated, energetic, positive, fun and one who takes pride in and enjoys their work. Ideal candidates are those looking for a long-term position as we believe it is important to create lasting, caring relationships with our team.

Qualities:

• Ability to lead with a positive attitude. We are a company based on positivity.
• A drive to succeed. We 'bring it' every day and do our best with good energy and a smile.
• Attention to detail. We strive to make every patient's visit go as smooth as it can.
• Highest levels of integrity. We do what is right and honest for our patients and our team.
• Adaptability and confidence. We are confident in our work and flexible when we need to be.
• Ability to provide exceptional patient care. Our patients leave telling all their friends about the great care they received.
• Personable and empathetic towards team members and patients. Our patients and team members know we care by the way we present ourselves at all times.
• Ability to work well with others. We interact with team members happily and helpfully.
• Display a high level of professionalism at all times. We present ourselves and our spaces in a cleanly, professional manner.
• Ability to show patients they care for their health and well-being. We are empathetic, relatable and take time to connect with each one of our patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Asking for the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
• Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Performing dental office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all areas of dentistry

Requirements:Trained Dental Assistant, Radiology, and Coronal Polishing certification required.

Compensation: Pay rate ranges from $15-$19 dependent on experience.

Benefits Package:

We offer a great benefits package including a consistent schedule, health insurance, additional insurance (disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, term life, whole life, etc.), free dental care, generous paid time off, 9 paid holidays, employer match 401K, and an annual uniform allowance.

This is an opportunity to become part of a very successful and fast growing company.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 to $19.00 /hour

If you’re ready to be part of team with a lot of heart, ambition and care, we encourage you to apply to our dental family today. Please send your resume, a brief description of why you are the best candidate for this position, and available to start date to Bonnie at bgall@williamsburgdentalllc.com.