Location: New Church,VA, USA
Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistants, are responsible for providing hands-on, chairside support to Dentists and preparing treatment rooms so they can more efficiently care for patients. They are responsible for completing patient intake and updating patient electronic dental records, sterilizing and organizing dental instruments/ equipment and assisting during dental procedures.
* Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
* Dental assistant training or experience is preferred.
* Requires the ability to perform four handed dental assistance and the ability to work well with patients of all ages. Individual must be energetic, flexible and self-motivated with strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, customer service and computer skills.
* This position also requires a person with the ability to use clinical assessment skills and perception to determine the needs of the patient while working with the dental provider.
* Must demonstrate excellent internal and external customer service skills. Employee must demonstrate an understanding of the intent, and follow standards, guidelines and protocols related to achieving and maintaining certifications by outside agencies.
* Must demonstrate personal and professional commitment to Eastern Shore Rural Health and its Mission Statement.
* Ability to provide bilingual patient care is a plus.