Job Description
Join our award-winning dental practice and launch your healthcare career with our comprehensive paid training program! Coastal Dental Professionals is seeking motivated individuals to become Dental Assistants through our hands-on, paid training initiative. No prior experience required – we’ll teach you everything you need to know to succeed in this high-demand field. Our modern Virginia Beach clinic offers a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Start earning while you learn in a role that combines clinical skills with patient care excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assist dentists during procedures, including instrument preparation and patient monitoring
- Perform chairside duties such as suctioning, retraction, and material mixing
- Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) with proper safety protocols
- Manage infection control and sterilization of instruments and equipment
- Prepare treatment rooms and ensure optimal patient flow
- Document patient information and maintain accurate clinical records
- Provide post-operative instructions and patient education
- Assist with inventory management and ordering of dental supplies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- No prior dental experience necessary – training provided
- Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Basic computer literacy for dental software usage
- Must pass background check and pre-employment health screening
- Reliable transportation to our Virginia Beach location