About this role
Adventure Dental & Orthodontics in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist and hygienist in providing high quality and compassionate care to all patients.
Pay range: $20-$28/hr
Job Responsibilities
* Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records * Obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist * Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed * Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health * Organize and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards * Ensure practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc. * Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children
Job Qualifications
* Radiology education and training that meets state requirements * Strong interpersonal skills, including a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents * Ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner
* Knowledge of e-Clinical Works (eCW) a plus * Previous experience working in a dental office preferred * Current BLS CPR certification
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.