Dental Assistant

High-end restorative practice with outstanding service for over 30 years in Upper NW DC-2 blocks from Friendship Heights Metro Station, is seeking a qualified, experienced Dental Assistant.
Experience, great communication skills with ability to interact with patients, multitasking in all phases of General Dentistry, including scanning with intra-oral camera(iTero) , and X-ray License are preferred. Training available.
Dependable and punctual.

3 days/week leading to 4 days/week M-Th 9-5

The Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic administrative work and maintenance, as well as completing lab work under the direction of the dentist. The Dental Assistant’s primary responsibility is to prepare the examination rooms for appointments by sterilizing instruments and ensuring all necessary equipment is ready for the dentist. They also assist the dentist during their procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating their needs throughout the appointment. The Dental Assistant may also be responsible for greeting patients as they arrive, submitting billing details to the insurance company and scheduling the patient’s next appointment before they leave the clinic. Other duties and responsibilities include:

• Update and maintain client’s dental records
• Perform routine dental cleanings and assist the dentist with complex dental procedures
• Take and process X-rays of patients
• Schedule patient appointments
• Take billing and insurance details from patients
• Advise patients on recommended oral hygiene

Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistants, are responsible for providing hands-on support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Their duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools and assisting during dental procedures.

Salary to be discussed at time of interview- based on experience.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 – 28 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person