About this role
At River Run Dental Spa in Richmond, our dentists are a collection of the best, and we aren’t the only ones who think so. In fact, our dental spa is consistently voted a Richmond favorite by other local dental professionals as well as the general public. We invest in our doctors and staff so that they can continually provide exceptional care for their patients.
Position Summary:
The Endodontist Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in clinical and administrative duties, including; prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials and assist during dental procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the doctor with all dental procedures including but not limited to take directions from doctor, anticipate doctor’s needs, performing patient oral evaluations, take, develop and mount accurate and high-quality X-rays, various laboratory duties including provisional
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality according to the HIPAA guidelines. Adhere to safety guidelines/procedures to OSHA and practice standards
- Prepare patients for treatment and assist the doctor in patient treatment to keep patients as comfortable as possible throughout their visit
- Perform administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing
- Prepare patient charts, record treatment plans, and update dental records
- Prepare, organize, and sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols
- Provide patients with information on oral health care and instructions, as directed by the doctor
- Ensure instruments and equipment are effectively maintained
- Provide excellent patient care at all times
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of Endo experience
- Dental assistant certification where required
- X-ray/Radiography certification
- Nitrous oxide certification preferred
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law
- Experience with relevant dental software
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good understanding of chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols
- Excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
- Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude
Other facts
About Lightwave Dental
Lightwave is a dental leadership organization providing world-class business services so dentists and their teams can realize personal, professional and financial goals.
Based in Woodbridge, VA, with an alliance of dental practice partners across the Mid-Atlantic, Lightwave provides non-clinical practice management services to help dentists and their teams remove the burdens of insurance negotiations, patient billing, practice marketing, human resources, recruiting and more.
Lightwave supports the growth strategies of dentists and their dental teams at every stage of their career: 1) assisting doctors and hygienists in the launch of a career in dentistry; 2) supporting doctors as they lead their dental practice to success; and, 3) working with those looking toward retirement to reward themselves and leave a legacy.
What separates Lightwave from other dental support organizations is a passionate people-first culture that values collaboration, patient relationships and practice culture.
Interested dentists are encouraged to reach out to the Lightwave executive team. Become a member of an innovative dental alliance and play an ownership role in building the group dentistry solution the industry truly needs.
What you'll do
- The Endodontist Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist in both clinical and administrative duties, including preparing patients for procedures and sterilizing instruments. They also perform various laboratory duties and ensure patient comfort during visits.
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