Position: Dental AssistantLocation: Sterling, VirginiaReports to: Office ManagerClassification: Full-time hourly.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• 401k retirement plan
• Dental care
• Bonus structure for increased compensation

Office Information:

• Patient Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am - 5 pm with 1 hour lunch
• Practice alternates closing on Thursdays and Fridays
• Practice Management Software: Dentrix
• Digital Radiographs: Dexis

We are committed to providing optimal dental care and excellent customer service. If you think you have what it takes to help us accomplish this task, we would love to hear from you. Compensation will be based on level of experience. Dental experience and Continuing Education opportunities will be offered to support growth. Our office invests in your professional and personal growth. Your success is our success! We would like to hear from you. Work with our growing 5 star-rated dental practice as our new Dental Assistant!

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting Dr. Jailan Abdelrazek and ensuring smooth operations within Potomac Falls Family Dentistry. You will be assisting dentists during patient examinations and treatments, perform administrative tasks, and help maintain a clean and organized dental environment.

Overall job duties:

• Aid dentists during patient examinations and dental procedures by handing them instruments, preparing treatment areas, and providing chair-side assistance.
• Ensure all dental instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and prepared for use, following infection control protocols and guidelines.
• Comfort and reassure patients before, during, and after dental procedures, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
• Perform dental radiography and assist with taking and developing dental X-rays as per dentist's instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment notes, inputting information into electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts as required.
• Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions, post-operative care guidelines, and information about dental procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Assist with scheduling patient appointments, coordinating follow-up visits, and managing patient flow within the practice.
• Perform various administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing patient files, billing, and maintaining inventory of dental supplies.
• Work collaboratively with other dental staff, including dentists, dental hygienists, and front office personnel, to deliver high-quality patient care and maintain a productive work environment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a dental assistant
• Minimum 2 years in dental X-ray experience
• Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology are a must
• Knowledge of Dentrix is a plus
• Front desk experience is a plus

EEO: We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will not tolerate or conduct any discrimination in the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sterling, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sterling, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person