Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Portsmouth, VA; compensation is not specified. The position supports the clinical needs of Hampton Roads Community Health Center patients and dental providers.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients and support efficient clinical-floor operations
• assist with four-handed dentistry and preventive procedures as permitted or directed
• take dental x-rays and support dental education, screening, and sealants
• prepare and sterilize examination rooms and instruments
• follow infection-control procedures and maintain required logs
• schedule patients for the dental center and school dental program
• support mobile dental unit setup, cleanliness, equipment, and inventory
• and maintain patient records as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

dental care

four-handed dentistry

dental x-rays

infection control

portsmouth va

hampton roads community health center

cpr certification

radiation certification

mobile dental unit

school dental program

patient records

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires graduation from an accredited dental assistant program and two or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Current radiation and CPR certifications are required; credentialing applies.

About the employer

Hampton Roads Community Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.