Commonwealth Dentistry

Part-Time Dental Assistant

Ashland, Virginia, United StatesOn-sitePart timeAshland

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Posted 5 days ago · listed on Workable

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The job, broken down

This is a part-time Dental Assistant role at Commonwealth Dentistry, working Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You'll assist the dentist chairside, take x-rays, and handle patient prep and sterilization duties.

What you'd actually do

Assist the dentist during treatment procedures
Take and develop dental x-rays
Review patient medical history, take blood pressure and pulse
Act as infection control officer
Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment

Must-haves

At least 2 years of dental assisting experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Compassionate patient care approach
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work well within a team

Nice to have

X-Ray Certification

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Schedule is only two fixed days, so confirm if hours are guaranteed or can fluctuate

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Steps to get this job

1In your resume or cover note, mirror the phrase 'assisting in all dental specialties' and list which specialties you've worked in (ortho, endo, etc.)
2Lead with your years of experience and specifically call out your x-ray experience, noting if you already hold X-Ray Certification since it's preferred
3Mention direct experience with infection control protocols since the posting names this as a specific duty, not just general assisting
4Ask upfront about total weekly hours and whether Tuesday/Wednesday could expand, since pay and schedule stability aren't specified

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About the role

Part-Time Tuesday and Wednesday

Join our team as a Dental Assistant at Commonwealth Dentistry! We are a growing, group practice dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to our patients. As a Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive staff and contribute to delivering an unmatched dental experience.

The role of a Dental Assistant is diverse and involves a combination of interpersonal and technical skills. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during various treatment procedures, taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays), asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse, serving as an infection control officer, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment, helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment, providing instructions for post-treatment oral care, teaching oral hygiene strategies, taking impressions of patients' teeth, and assisting in all dental specialties.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have at least 2 years of experience in dental assisting. X-Ray Certification is preferred. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to provide compassionate patient care. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work well within a team are also important.

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