What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Star Dental Partners?
Big Smile Dental is now hiring a Full Time Dental Assistant in Fredericksburg, Virginia!
At Big Smile Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We believe great dentistry starts with a great team, and we're looking for a talented Dental Hygienist to join us as we continue serving our Fredericksburg community.
Full Time Dental Assistant Schedule
Monday through Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm
Every other Friday 7:45am - 2:00pm
60 minute lunch breaks
Full Time Benefits
At Big Smile Dental, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We believe great dentistry starts with a great team, and we're looking for a talented Dental Hygienist to join us as we continue serving our Fredericksburg community.
Full Time Dental Assistant Schedule
Monday through Thursday 7:45am - 5:00pm
Every other Friday 7:45am - 2:00pm
60 minute lunch breaks
Full Time Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Employee Incentive Program
- 401K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Company Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Insurance
- Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans with wellness incentives
- Patient-centric community approach
- Work/life balance
- Opportunity for career growth
- Professional development and support with continuing education
- Strong business and operational teams
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their household
- Assist the Dentists chairside
- Welcomes patients
- Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring comfort
- Selection and setup of instrumentation, equipment and other dental materials as needed
- Instrument sterilization according to regulations
- Maintains accurate patient records
- Lab tasks as instructed
- Provide post-operative care instructions
- Maintain clean and stocked operatories
- Active VA dental assistant license, Xray Certified
- Dental Assistant training/school certification
- 2 or more years of dental assisting clinical experience required
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Experience with digital software
- Excellent interpersonal skills