What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Commonwealth Endodontics?
Company Overview:
Commonwealth Endodontics is a successful, value-driven practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a welcoming and professional environment. We prioritize compassion, clinical excellence, and teamwork to ensure an outstanding experience for both our patients and staff.
Our Core Values:
Kaizen | Purpose-Driven | Relationship-Focused | Compassionate | Adaptable | Interdependent
Position Overview:
Commonwealth Endodontics is seeking a dependable, friendly, and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our busy, growing practice!
As a Dental Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a safe, clean, and comfortable experience for our patients. You’ll work alongside a supportive, close-knit team dedicated to providing exceptional care in a professional and positive environment.
Schedule: This is a part-time position, averaging approximately 30 hours per week.
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Hours: 6:45am - 5:15pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with endodontic procedures, including endodontic microsurgery, IV conscious sedation, and general anesthesia sedation
- Setting up and breaking down operatories
- Preparing patients for treatment
- Sterilization duties
- End-of-day responsibilities
- Maintaining HIPAA and OSHA compliance
- Supporting a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients and staff
Position Requirements:
- Adopting and demonstrating the Commonwealth Endodontics’ values to support our culture
- Current Radiology Certification (required)
- Current BLS/CPR Certification (required)
- Four-handed dental assisting experience (required)
- Knowledge of endodontic procedures (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients and team members (required)
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail (required)
- Ability to operate all basic office equipment (required)
- Ability to read and write proficiently (required)
- Manual dexterity for data entry (required)
- Ability to lift at least 20 pounds (required)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have as a dental assistant? Please also note any experience you have assisting with endodontic procedures.
- This position is located at our Charlottesville office (Address: 540 Greenfield Terrace, Charlottesville, VA 22901). Are you able to reliably commute to this office?
- This part-time position follows a set schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:45 AM until around 5:15 PM. Are you available to work these days and hours?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26