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Dental Assistant - Ambulatory Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Medicine Clinic - Days

Virginia Commonwealth University

1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA
19.87 - 30.79/hr

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Adult Outpatient Pavilion

The Dental Assistant works in conjunction with the Clinic Director and Residents in providing good quality dental care in the Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery Outpatient Clinics.

The Dental Assistant assists and provides care to high risk and/or medically compromised patients undergoing procedures and to prepare for and clean up after the procedures.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified Dental Assistant by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Current Dental Assistant Certification preferred Experience REQUIRED: 2 year Dental Assistant experience that included: use of dental terminology, use of dental equipment, chair-side assistance, dental sterilization techniques, setup and break down of dental sterilization areas and treatment rooms Experience PREFERRED: N/A Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Education/training PREFERRED: Radiation Safety Course with certification of successful completion (preferred prior to hire) Graduate of an on-site Dental Assistant Training or Dental Assistant Program Independent action(s) required: Perform functions outlined in job description independently. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Schedules, including hours of work, may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion, Other: Visual inspections Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Ambulatory Clinic Oral Maxillary Facial Surgery Dental Assistant. Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm

Compensation Range

$19.87 - $30.79
Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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About Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Health is dedicated to providing uncommon compassion, unwavering dedication, and unbreakable resolve to help individuals live their best lives. As a top-ranked hospital in Virginia, they offer a wide range of specialty services including cancer care, heart & vascular treatment, neurosciences, orthopaedics, pediatrics, and more.

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