Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Periodontal Dental Assistant to work at a facility in Fairfax, VA.
Pay Rate: $36 / hour
Job Summary: As Periodontal Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized care by assisting the periodontist with surgical and non-surgical procedure, maintaining sterilization protocols, and educating patients on oral health and post-operative care. You will work in a fast-paced practice where attention to detail and compassion are key. Job Responsibilities: -Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for periodontal procedures. -Assist the periodontist with surgical procedures such as scaling and root planning, crown lengthening, dental implant placement and tissue grafting. -Ensure accurate documentation and charting of patient records. -Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post operative care instructions. -Monitor inventory and maintain adequate stock of instruments and supplies. -Ensure proper infection control protocols and OSHA compliance are met -Support front office staff with scheduling and patient communication as needed. -Foster a collaborative and professional clinical environment.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Must have a minimum of one (1) year of dental assistant experience in periodontal.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
Required Skills & Experience: -Must have a minimum of one (1) year of dental assistant experience in periodontal.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
Education: Required Education: -Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
Preferred Education: -N/A.
Required Certifications & Licensure: -X-Ray certification. -1-2 years experience.
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).
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