Team Placement is a woman-owned business based in Alexandria, Virginia, and has been proudly serving the dental community since 1983. Our company was founded by a dental hygienist, and our "Team" name comes from a culture of bringing people together. We offer permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire staff to help companies and government agencies fill critical vacancies. We are one of the largest dental staffing firms in the United States, with operations in 22 states. Our goal is to provide quality, availability, and consistency to clients and create a growth-centered, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We understand that the right professionals are vital to the success of any project or medical outcome. After 40 years, we have learned to connect employers with the best candidates and candidates with the right employers. To accomplish this, we utilize a unique skill—we listen. We are growing fast in both our dental and government divisions.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
It is the policy of Team Placement, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Team Placement, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DC Level II License (Required)
Work Location: In person